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title: "Modelling Services Framework - Lot 2 (Plant Health) - Uni of Cambridge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042266"
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# Modelling Services Framework - Lot 2 (Plant Health) - Uni of Cambridge

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042266

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Animal and Plant Health Modelling Services Framework - Lot 2 (Plant Health) involved the Defra Network eTendering Portal acting as the buying organisation. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract was awarded to The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge. The Framework aimed to provide quantitative modelling services for animal and plant health, with a focus on plant health. The procurement method was an open procedure, with an option to extend the Framework available. The contract was signed on 24th April 2024.

This tender for modelling services in plant health presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in agricultural, horticultural, or aquacultural services. Companies offering expertise in animal and plant pest and disease modelling and analysis would be well-suited to compete. The tender was in the award stage, providing visibility for potential suppliers to engage with the University of Cambridge. Businesses should consider the potential for emergency response consultations and expert modelling exercises in fulfilling the contract requirements.

## Notice

Animal and Plant Health Modelling Services Framework - Lot 2 (Plant Health)

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Animal Health

Lot 1 covers the provision of modelling services and expertise for animal health. This may include expertise in areas such as species distribution, movement dynamics and host interaction. The Authority and/or Contracting Bodies may require some or all of the Services outlined in relation to government's current or future policy interests in animal health. Current exotic diseases of interest include, but are not limited to, FMD, Swine Vesicular Disease, ASF, Classical Swine Fever, Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, and Vector Borne diseases including Bluetongue, Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease and African Horse Sickness. Modelling of endemic diseases such as Salmonella, Swine Influenza or Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome may also be required.

Options: There is an option to extend the Framework Agreement for 12 months

Renewal: A decision as to whether a renewal Framework Agreement is required will be made during the course of this Framework Agreement

Lot 2 - Plant Health

Quantitative modelling for plant and bee health contributes to the evidence base required by government to assess risk and manage outbreaks of pests and diseases of relevance to plant and bee health. Recent policy interests include but are not limited to Phytophthora Ramorum, Phytophthora Kernoviae, Phytophthora Pluvialis, Chalara, Oak Processionary Moth, Emerald Ash Borer, Xylella fastidiosa, Acute Oak Decline, Varroa and Asian Hornet.

Options: There is an option to extend the Framework Agreement for 12 months

Renewal: A decision as to whether a renewal Framework Agreement is required will be made during the course of this Framework Agreement

Lot 1

The Framework will give the Authority access to quantitative modelling capability and tools for animal and plant pest and disease modelling and expert analysis to meet occasional ad hoc policy requests. The Authority requires the Contractor to be available to respond to emergency situations in the form of expert consultation and/or input to modelling exercises. The purpose of carrying out this analysis is to inform policy decisions which may need to be made quickly, often based on evidence that is not complete.

This Framework replaces the previous Animal and Plant Health Modelling
Framework, reference 25333. This was the Authority's previous framework for
animal and plant health modelling services which will expire in April 2024.

Options: There is an Option to extend the Framework for a further period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013560-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | AUSVET; EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS; FERA SCIENCE; THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE; THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE; UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013560-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013537-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013536-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013535-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013534-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013531-2024
- 7 Dec 2023 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036084-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fera.co.uk
- https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View/64613142939
- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://ausvet.com.au/
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/
- https://www.cam.ac.uk/
- https://www.ceh.ac.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.ncl.ac.uk/

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