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title: "Dead Wild Bird and Mammal Surveillance and Collection Services for Avian Influenza (AI)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044d48"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2024-08-20"
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# Dead Wild Bird and Mammal Surveillance and Collection Services for Avian Influenza (AI)

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044d48

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has undergone a public procurement process for "Dead Wild Bird and Mammal Surveillance and Collection Services for Avian Influenza (AI)" under the industry category of Animal Husbandry Services (CPV: 77500000). The contract, valued at approximately £2,435,652, was awarded to Eville and Jones (Commercial Services) Ltd on the 12th of August, 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the procurement stage is now complete with the contract being active. The project will cover mainland Great Britain, requiring collection and delivery of dead wild birds and small mammals for testing at designated sites, over a period from 1st October 2024 to 31st August 2027, with an extension option up to 24 months.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in animal husbandry services, veterinary logistics, and biosecurity. It is particularly suitable for companies with a robust network capable of efficient collection and delivery across vast geographical areas, including mainland Great Britain and potentially GB islands. Businesses with strong technical capabilities, adherence to biosecurity standards, and effective contract management are encouraged to compete. The emphasis on social value, coupled with substantial financial stakes, makes this a promising venture for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public health and environmental protection services.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) requires the collection of dead wild birds and small mammals that are deemed to be of surveillance value, and delivery of the carcases to designated sites for testing across mainland Great Britain (GB).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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).

Options: This contract may be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months (to 31/08/2029).

Note that the estimated contract value (shown in sections II.1.5.1 and II.2.6.1) covers the full potential 5-year contract period (01/09/2024 to 31/08/2027 with up to 24 months extension allowable).

The Authority is not obliged to extend the contract after the initial 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026479-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | If the Services continue to be required, and if the contract extension option is used, then a new procurement would start in Nov 2028. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,314,000 |
| Lots value | £3,314,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,435,652 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (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 | 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 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026479-2024
- 26 Mar 2024 at 17:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009925-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://eandj.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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