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title: "Dead Wild Bird and Mammal Surveillance and Collection Services for Avian Influenza (AI)"
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# Dead Wild Bird and Mammal Surveillance and Collection Services for Avian Influenza (AI)

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7c52a92-cf12-4a4b-9a16-7f6009489de4

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a contract to Eville and Jones (Commercial Services) Ltd for "Dead Wild Bird and Mammal Surveillance and Collection Services for Avian Influenza (AI)." The project involves the collection and delivery of dead wild birds and small mammals across mainland Great Britain (GB) to designated testing centres, starting from 1 October 2024 until 31 August 2029. This contract, which has an estimated value of GBP 2,435,652, also includes potential services from GB islands. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, and the award notice was published on 20 August 2024, following completion of the tender stage.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in animal husbandry services, particularly those specialised in avian and mammalian disease surveillance and logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to take part. The extensive network required for timely collection and delivery across diverse geographic locations makes this contract ideal for companies with robust logistical capabilities and expertise in handling biological materials.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) requires the collection of dead wild birds that are deemed to be of surveillance value, and delivery of the wild bird carcases to designated APHA Veterinary Investigation Centre (VIC) or Scotland Rural College Disease Surveillance Centre (SRUCDSC) sites for testing. APHA also requires the provision of unique wild bird carcase identification numbers which will be held on a Central Spreadsheet. Collection (and delivery) of specified small mammalian carcases will also be required, particularly if mortalities are linked epidemiologically to an AI outbreak in wild birds. The Contractor will be required to have a network of personnel to act as Collectors across mainland Great Britain (GB) to ensure maximum efficiency in the Contractor's timely ability to collect carcases upon request from the Authority. As a minimum this shall mean that the Contractor can collect and deliver any carcase across mainland GB within forty-eight (48) hours of the Authority's request (i.e., for a Collector to travel from their point of origin to the location of the carcase(s) and then either to an APHAVIC or SRUCDSC, and/or a return journey). While this Contract primarily covers collections from mainland GB, Services from GB islands (excluding Crown Dependencies) may be requested. If this situation occurs the Contractor would be expected to provide a quotation and estimated timescale or the collection. The APHA Veterinary Lead in Avian Virology would then advise if the collection should go ahead. Note that the value shown on this notice is approximate and covers the full 59-month contract period (01/10/2024 to 31/08/2027 with up to 24 months extension allowable).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fa19a4-f354-4d83-9589-73dbdddad3f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,435,652 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,435,652 |
| 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 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |
| 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 | EVILLE AND JONES (COMMERCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fa19a4-f354-4d83-9589-73dbdddad3f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fa19a4-f354-4d83-9589-73dbdddad3f3
  20th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3361155a-805a-4b56-a3d0-b2f02fea9318
  Award Form(Redacted)

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