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title: "Project_29701 - Improved tools for the diagnosis of foot-and-mouth disease"
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# Project_29701 - Improved tools for the diagnosis of foot-and-mouth disease

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e27a7b9c-6367-43a9-8b8d-bcf9a44c3dcf

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Project_29701 - Improved tools for the diagnosis of foot-and-mouth disease" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. The project aims to enhance the resilience of diagnostic systems at the FMD National Reference Laboratory in Pirbright. This contract falls under the research services category with a total value of £2,602,775. The procurement method used is a single tender action, indicating a straightforward selection process. The contract period is from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023, with the award published on 18 March 2021 and an associated contract award date of 14 December 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on research services, particularly those with capabilities in veterinary diagnostics and disease surveillance. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for enhancing diagnostic tools could find themselves well-suited for this contract. Given the focused nature of the project, larger firms with relevant experience will likely be best positioned to compete, while smaller enterprises may consider partnerships to strengthen their proposals.

## Notice

The project will ensure that the routine diagnostic systems used within the FMD National Reference Laboratory at Pirbright (and surge capacity at APHA-Weybridge) have resilience to respond rapidly to the threats of FMD incursion into the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b3f243-90c9-418b-b013-cd1cf09a1d03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,602,775 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,602,775 |
| 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 | DEFRA 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 PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 17:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b3f243-90c9-418b-b013-cd1cf09a1d03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b3f243-90c9-418b-b013-cd1cf09a1d03
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccb16007-3c0d-407a-82fb-98e87778e2ad
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