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title: "Field trials for cattle injectable vaccine and the DIVA"
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# Field trials for cattle injectable vaccine and the DIVA

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b21cf14d-d8af-4a3f-9798-3f684cfd0e86

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the appointment of a supplier to conduct field trials for the CattleBCG Vaccine and DIVA testing on behalf of the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This open tender is classified under the veterinary services industry, with a total value of £2,500,000. The tender period is set to close on 13 October 2020, and the contract period will commence on 7 December 2020, concluding on 31 March 2024. The delivery addresses for this project include locations in the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in veterinary services, particularly those with experience in conducting clinical trials or acting as Contract Research Organisations (CROs). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as there is a preference for their participation. Businesses with established quality assurance and auditing systems, capable of meeting Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards in veterinary medicine, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

1.1 The Authority wishes to appoint a supplier to act as a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) to run GB field trials of CattleBCG Vaccine and companion DIVA (DST-F) testing. The CRO will be required to recruit herds, run field trials and report outcomes of the final protocol agreed with APHA. The field trials must comply with GCP(vet) therefore CRO will be expected to have their own internal QA/auditing systems in place and will also be subject to regular audit by APHA quality services and an external auditor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b95605-e23d-4f2b-8aea-38616f05218a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33651600 - Vaccines
- 33651690 - Vaccines for veterinary medicine
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2020 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b95605-e23d-4f2b-8aea-38616f05218a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b95605-e23d-4f2b-8aea-38616f05218a
  11th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9645c6c-70bd-405b-9a17-a1a453b8ff5a
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- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49273
  Link to Opportunity

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