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title: "RDE233 -Staphylococcus aureus in cases of bovine mastitis and in humans"
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# RDE233 -Staphylococcus aureus in cases of bovine mastitis and in humans

Buyer: VMD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd2366d8-6e3e-43bb-8ddc-11400aae0813

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## Summary

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has awarded a research and development consultancy services contract titled "RDE233 - Staphylococcus aureus in cases of bovine mastitis and in humans." The contract, with a value of 39,463 GBP, was awarded to SAC Commercial Ltd. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on January 30, 2023, with the contract period spanning from February 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023.

This awarded contract by the VMD presents business growth opportunities particularly in the research and development consultancy services category. Companies with expertise in antimicrobial resistance research, spa typing, and whole genome sequencing could find this tender suitable. The geographical scope includes the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The VMD seeks to commission research into this area, the objectives of which would be to: * Determine the rates of and changes in antimicrobial resistance in S. aureus isolates from bovine mastitis over the period 2007-2022, including sensitivity testing of isolates not previously done. * Initially genotype additional bovine mastitis isolates of S. aureus by spa typing, in particular those before 2015 and after 2018. * Investigate the sharing of spa types circulating within bovine and human populations. * Select bovine mastitis and human S. aureus strains for whole genome sequencing, based on spa type, to obtain a better resolution of the population structure and determine the presence of AMR genes and host adaptation and virulence factors. Where possible, this may include following individual farms over the period of study. This contract was awarded by VMD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc512f4c-8244-44be-9476-caa4e92bb49d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,463 |
| 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 | VMD |
| 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 | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2023 at 17:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc512f4c-8244-44be-9476-caa4e92bb49d
- 9 Nov 2023 at 17:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a268356c-700b-407c-9948-95507a0f395c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc512f4c-8244-44be-9476-caa4e92bb49d
  9th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a268356c-700b-407c-9948-95507a0f395c
  9th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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