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title: "THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PLANT HEALTH SURVEILLANCE: TOWARDS IMPROVED DETECTION OF NEW AND EMERGING PLANT DISEASES."
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published: "2017-03-28"
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# THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PLANT HEALTH SURVEILLANCE: TOWARDS IMPROVED DETECTION OF NEW AND EMERGING PLANT DISEASES.

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bea19d14-1431-44b9-bfcb-06f6c661d4a5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Defra Network eTendering Portal focuses on a project titled "THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PLANT HEALTH SURVEILLANCE: TOWARDS IMPROVED DETECTION OF NEW AND EMERGING PLANT DISEASES." This service falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, with a total contract value of £40,000. The procurement method employed was a limited process, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period is established from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2019, with the procurement stage marked as complete following the award date of 1 January 2017.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in plant health and disease epidemiology. Given the focused nature of the project, companies with capabilities in environmental science, agriculture, and disease surveillance will find this an advantageous prospect. Expansion into government contracts such as this can enhance a firm’s portfolio and establish further credibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Defra procuring on behalf of APHA: THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PLANT HEALTH SURVEILLANCE: TOWARDS IMPROVED DETECTION OF NEW AND EMERGING PLANT DISEASES.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3500e56a-deb8-417a-bed7-6a1855399e39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3500e56a-deb8-417a-bed7-6a1855399e39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3500e56a-deb8-417a-bed7-6a1855399e39
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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