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title: "Specialist Advice (Regulatory and Commercial) on the Development of TB Vaccines"
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# Specialist Advice (Regulatory and Commercial) on the Development of TB Vaccines

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acb4400b-3925-4626-9af3-ca08a97794d5

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Specialist Advice (Regulatory and Commercial) on the Development of TB Vaccines" has been initiated by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, England. This open tender, related to the research laboratory services sector, was published on 1st February 2017, with a submission deadline of 16th February 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £18,000, commenced on 17th March 2017 and will conclude on 16th March 2018. The contracting authority, Defra Network eTendering Portal, plays a vital role in addressing the challenges posed by bovine tuberculosis, which has significant financial implications for the UK agricultural sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary medicine, regulatory compliance, and vaccine development. Establishments with expertise in collaborating with governmental bodies and familiarity with the veterinary medicines framework will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initiative supports long-term public health objectives, making it particularly relevant for firms focused on innovative solutions to animal health issues and those seeking to contribute to the UK's comprehensive TB eradication strategy.

## Notice

Bovine TB is one of GB's biggest endemic animal health issues, costing the taxpayer more than PS100m a year. Over 28,000 cattle were slaughtered for TB control in England in 2015. Vaccination of either cattle or wildlife is an important long-term policy option for reducing the risk of bovine TB in England. As such, developing and licensing a cattle TB vaccine and an oral badger TB vaccine remains an important goal for the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra). MAFF/Defra have invested PS35 million on cattle TB Vaccine and associated test development since it started this research programme in 1998. Since 2007 Defra has spent PS23m on research and development (R&D) into oral and injectable badger vaccines. Development of cattle and badger vaccines, an integral part of the comprehensive risk-based TB Eradication Strategy. The contractor will be called upon to assist Defra TB Programme in its dealings with the veterinary medicines regulator (VMD), international collaborators, potential and actual suppliers and others.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c220f32-1a08-4c6f-8749-2f5b91de8490 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2017 - 16 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | VETERINARY VACCINES CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c220f32-1a08-4c6f-8749-2f5b91de8490
- 1 Feb 2017 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65569301-7c6b-411f-aea6-45901d552d65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c220f32-1a08-4c6f-8749-2f5b91de8490
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65569301-7c6b-411f-aea6-45901d552d65
  1st February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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