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title: "Susceptibility of Common Bream, Chub and Barbel to Spring Viraemia of Carp Virus (SVCV)"
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# Susceptibility of Common Bream, Chub and Barbel to Spring Viraemia of Carp Virus (SVCV)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c21ddbab-db74-4455-a53d-971394a88c39

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Susceptibility of Common Bream, Chub and Barbel to Spring Viraemia of Carp Virus (SVCV)" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is based in London, England. This contract falls under the research laboratory services industry, specifically focusing on pathology and fish farming services. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period concluding on 9th January 2017 and the contract period running from the same date until 30th April 2017. The procurement method used was limited, negotiated without a call for competition, and the total contract value amounts to £24,888.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations engaged in research and pathology services, particularly those specialising in aquatic health and fisheries. Businesses that can navigate the complex regulations surrounding fish imports and those with experience in virology or aquatic disease management may find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. With the growing demand for restocking fish species in the UK’s rivers and still waters, companies involved in these sectors are well positioned to explore potential growth avenues by participating in such tenders.

## Notice

Spring viraemia of carp (SVC) is a rhabdovirus infection that causes acute haemorrhagic and contagious viraemia in a range of species of fish. The disease is listed by the OIE and, whilst the disease is widespread in continental Europe, it is controlled in a number of EU member states through national measures. The principle host is common carp Cyprinus carpio, however a range of other cyprinid species, and some non-cyprinid species are known to be susceptible to infection. Following an eradication programme the UK was declared free from SVC in 2010. Imports of live susceptible fish species into the UK must originate from SVC free sources. The susceptibility of three important cyprinid species: common bream (Abramis brama), barbel Barbus barbus and chub Squalius cephalus is currently unknown. These species are of increasing importance in recreational angling in the UK, and the demand for fish for restocking rivers and stillwaters in increasing. This presents a risk to the UK aquatic animal health status as both chub and barbel could potentially be imported into the UK without any need for an SVC health declaration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7e667c-bb61-4d3b-aec2-3e32c1fc1cd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2017 - 30 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,888 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,888 |
| 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 | CEFAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 77850000 - Fish farming services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2017 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7e667c-bb61-4d3b-aec2-3e32c1fc1cd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7e667c-bb61-4d3b-aec2-3e32c1fc1cd8
  31st January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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