--- title: "Supply of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) Vaccine" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04869c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04869c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04869c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04869c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2024-08-22" --- # Supply of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) Vaccine Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04869c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04869c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04869c.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is initiating a procurement process for the supply of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) vaccine, aimed at enhancing the UK's vaccine bank. This procurement falls under the "Vaccines for veterinary medicine" category, with a specific focus on veterinary goods. The procurement is currently at the "tenderUpdate" stage, requiring interested suppliers to express their interest by 30th August 2024. The primary goal is to secure a reliable supply of vaccines by March 2025, with the possibility of the earliest delivery starting in April 2025. The location for the delivery is within the UK, and this initiative will follow the procurement legal basis under the CELEX scheme 32014L0024. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in veterinary pharmaceuticals and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant production. Suppliers with robust evidence of product quality, safety, and efficacy are encouraged to participate. This opportunity is ideal for manufacturers capable of meeting strict regulatory standards, including the WOAH Terrestrial Manual Chapter 3.9.3, and those offering DIVA-capable vaccines. Businesses in a position to deliver vaccine products that cater to both domestic animals and wildlife, and those able to provide detailed information regarding cost, dosage, storage, and production capabilities, will find this tender particularly aligned with their strengths. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to identify existing and potential suppliers of Classical Swine Fever vaccine who have products with robust evidence of quality, safety, and efficacy. We are keen to hear from suppliers who are in a position to supply suitable Classical Swine Fever vaccine products to the UK vaccine bank as early as March 2025. The Authority is specifically interested in: * Vaccines against Classical Swine Fever. * The efficacy and period (onset and duration) of immunity in pigs (Suids). * Safety data in pigs (Suids). * The proposed number of doses in the vaccination schedule. * Storage conditions. * Any information that might be provided about potential cost. * Whether the vaccine is or will be manufactured under the conditions of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). * Whether quality aspects are considered such that the vaccine is manufactured and stored according to the WOAH Terrestrial Manual Chapter 3.9.3. * Whether the product has DIVA capabilities. * Whether the vaccine can be used in wildlife. The Authority is seeking this information to inform decisions around guarantees of supply to the UK market. An estimated total value is therefore not provided at this stage. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority is exploring options for supply of vaccines to the UK Classical Swine Fever Vaccine Bank, for delivery by 28 March 2025. If a decision is taken to renew the vaccine bank for CSF, vaccine products must be available for use by the Authority from the commencement of any contract, either as an authorised product or for emergency use under Schedule 4 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (as amended). This could be as early as April 2025. The Authority will consider products which have good evidence of quality, safety, and efficacy. The Authority is interested in: * The details of CSF vaccine products. * Number and size of dose. * Data on safety and efficacy. * Data on the onset and duration of immunity. * Storage conditions and bottle sizes available. * The type of technology used to develop the vaccine. * Production capacity. * Species that can be vaccinated and any data on the minimum age that animals can be vaccinated. * Whether the vaccine is produced to GMP standard. * Whether the vaccine is manufactured and stored according to the WOAH Terrestrial Manual Chapter 3.9.3. * Whether the vaccine is currently authorised for use with a valid marketing authorisation, and if so where is the vaccine authorised. * Whether the vaccine has been used elsewhere in the world under permit rather than as an authorised vaccine. * Whether the vaccine has DIVA capabilities. * Whether it can be used in wildlife and whether different formulations for use in baits are available. * Timelines for submitting applications for a marketing authorisation to VMD (if relevant). * The likely cost of the product. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is not a call for competition. It should be noted that this PIN invites individuals and organisations to express an interest only, and although it is not part of a formal pre-qualification process it may be used to inform discussions with vaccine suppliers. You will need to express your interest in any potential future tender opportunity once / if a Contract Notice is published in Find a Tender and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN invites individuals and organisations to express an interest only. Those wishing to provide information requested here should contact Melanie Swain (melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk) by the 23rd August 2024 to inform our strategy development. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026924-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33651690 - Vaccines for veterinary medicine ## Release History - 22 Aug 2024 at 15:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026924-2024 - 1 Aug 2024 at 08:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024074-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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