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title: "Understanding environmental and airborne transmission to reduce FMD"
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# Understanding environmental and airborne transmission to reduce FMD

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eb02cb7-a9d7-4dca-a085-0d385e0004a9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Understanding environmental and airborne transmission to reduce FMD" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research services within the UK. The procurement was initiated as a direct method through a single tender action, with a contract value of £1,497,751. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2022. The tender period officially ended on 1st August 2019, and the award for this contract was announced on 11th November 2019, with the notice being published on 5th December 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in environmental and airborne transmission studies. Companies that are capable of conducting sophisticated scientific research and have the capacity to engage with large public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete in this space. The focus on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) highlights the demand for innovative solutions and research, making it an attractive prospect for firms looking to expand their portfolios within public procurement.

## Notice

Award notice for Understanding environmental and airborne transmission to reduce FMD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c562916f-aa63-441c-81d6-fb75dfc7d678 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,491,751 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,497,751 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2019 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c562916f-aa63-441c-81d6-fb75dfc7d678

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c562916f-aa63-441c-81d6-fb75dfc7d678
  5th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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