--- title: "Academic Fellowship for Research into Bacterial Foodborne Pathogens" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac055749-a4fd-4f82-90e0-1e523ec8c7ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac055749-a4fd-4f82-90e0-1e523ec8c7ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac055749-a4fd-4f82-90e0-1e523ec8c7ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac055749-a4fd-4f82-90e0-1e523ec8c7ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-11-05" --- # Academic Fellowship for Research into Bacterial Foodborne Pathogens Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac055749-a4fd-4f82-90e0-1e523ec8c7ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac055749-a4fd-4f82-90e0-1e523ec8c7ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac055749-a4fd-4f82-90e0-1e523ec8c7ce.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves an Academic Fellowship for Research into Bacterial Foodborne Pathogens, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, a UK Government Department focusing on the environment, food, and farming. The contract, valued at £76,362, aims to review disinfection protocols for biological hazards in livestock and the food chain. This initiative falls under the research services category and was procured via a direct method through a single tender action, classified as below threshold. The contract period began on 23rd August 2021 and will last until 22nd August 2024, with the delivery location in Guildford, South East England. The tender period concluded on 23rd July 2021. This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses operating within the research services sector, particularly those focused on food safety and agricultural sciences. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in biological safety, environmental health, or agricultural research may find the parameters of this contract align well with their capabilities. Engaging in such research not only enhances the potential for growth in these fields but also contributes to significant impacts in public health and food safety practices. ## Notice The Authority is the UK Government Department responsible for the environment, food and farming and rural affairs. The Authority's priorities are to secure a healthy natural environment; a sustainable, low-carbon economy; a thriving farming sector and a sustainable, healthy and secure food supply. Further information on the Authority can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food- rural-affairs APHA is responsible for safe-guarding animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. Amongst others, APHA engages with farmers, industry groups and the public and acts as an interface between industry and government. APHA has responsibility for applying and providing expert advice to decision makers and rapidly responding to emergencies in case of outbreak of diseases. Further information on APHA can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/animal-and-plant-health-agency The Contractor shall, via an Academic Fellowship with Research Fellow Dr Andy Wale, Undertake a review on disinfection of important biological hazards in both livestock and the food-chain ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c67d02-1080-4f03-889f-88073c08ed6f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 22 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £76,362 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £76,362 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SURREY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2021 at 16:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c67d02-1080-4f03-889f-88073c08ed6f - 5 Nov 2021 at 16:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c67d02-1080-4f03-889f-88073c08ed6f - 4 Nov 2021 at 11:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c67d02-1080-4f03-889f-88073c08ed6f - 29 Sep 2021 at 09:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c67d02-1080-4f03-889f-88073c08ed6f - 8 Sep 2021 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c67d02-1080-4f03-889f-88073c08ed6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c67d02-1080-4f03-889f-88073c08ed6f 5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5c560c5-7798-4ff5-862b-bafbe5248028 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/251f6fd9-63d3-43c1-9e8a-ffee8f47cb24 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d650bc4c-aba9-4f59-9284-217335bd7db7 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/animal-and-plant-health-agency - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food- ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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