---
title: "Supply of the DIVA Skin Test Fusion protein for BCG cattle vaccine field trials"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d81a0394-f6d5-49c5-9268-b2e622f0daa4"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d81a0394-f6d5-49c5-9268-b2e622f0daa4"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d81a0394-f6d5-49c5-9268-b2e622f0daa4.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d81a0394-f6d5-49c5-9268-b2e622f0daa4.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-04-17"
---

# Supply of the DIVA Skin Test Fusion protein for BCG cattle vaccine field trials

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d81a0394-f6d5-49c5-9268-b2e622f0daa4

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d81a0394-f6d5-49c5-9268-b2e622f0daa4)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d81a0394-f6d5-49c5-9268-b2e622f0daa4.json)

## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a procurement process for the supply of the DIVA Skin Test Fusion protein for BCG cattle vaccine field trials. This contract falls under the industry category "Vaccines for veterinary medicine" and spans across multiple locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage for this tender is now at the award stage, with the contract period running from 9th April 2025 to 8th October 2025. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, below the threshold value, with a total contract value of £55,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies involved in the production and supply of veterinary vaccines, particularly those who specialise in proteins or biochemical materials for animal health. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically well-suited for this type of contract, given DEFRA's suitability criteria. Moreover, businesses looking to expand within the veterinary industry or seeking to collaborate with government organisations on scientific field trials can find valuable growth opportunities through such contracts. As exemplified by LIONEX GmbH, SMEs can leverage such procurement processes to build credibility and establish a stronger presence in both domestic and international markets.

## Notice

Supply of the DIVA Skin Test Fusion protein for BCG cattle vaccine field trials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a78379-16b9-4c17-b1d7-6b2535966df3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,817 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | LIONEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651690 - Vaccines for veterinary medicine

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a78379-16b9-4c17-b1d7-6b2535966df3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a78379-16b9-4c17-b1d7-6b2535966df3
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4dccf0f-4ed7-45ca-8604-45dc89518c53
  C28582_Supply_of_the_DIVA_Skin_Test_Fusion_ Signed_Redacted

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d81a0394-f6d5-49c5-9268-b2e622f0daa4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d81a0394-f6d5-49c5-9268-b2e622f0daa4.json.