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title: "RDE 542 - Characterisation of antimicrobial resistance within a pig weaner unit"
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# RDE 542 - Characterisation of antimicrobial resistance within a pig weaner unit

Buyer: VMD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df65d0a1-6c91-4b68-9453-3539dc8bc72b

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## Summary

The VMD has awarded a contract to The Queens University Belfast for the project titled "RDE 542 - Characterisation of antimicrobial resistance within a pig weaner unit". The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £40,304.36 GBP and the contract period is from 11th March 2024 to 11th September 2024. The tender period ended on 4th March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for research and development consultancy services providers to engage in a short 'proof of concept' study to investigate antimicrobial resistance within a pig unit. Businesses with expertise in this area would be well-suited to compete. The buying organization, VMD, is based in London, UK. The project is classified under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The tender has already been awarded, providing visibility into potential future opportunities with the organisation.

## Notice

The VMD wishes to determine the feasibility of expanding our air and wastewater AMR surveillance programme into the farm setting. In a short 3 week 'proof of concept' study we wish to investigate the type and prevalence of AMR genes and bacteria within the pig unit operated by NI's Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute. This project was awarded by VMD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bcf0576-b26b-4948-91ab-640a751f759d |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2024 - 11 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,304 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,304 |
| 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 | THE QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2024 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bcf0576-b26b-4948-91ab-640a751f759d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bcf0576-b26b-4948-91ab-640a751f759d
  7th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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