--- title: "Appt. of a Contract Manufacturing Organisation for Production of DST-F to GMP" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052ac4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052ac4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052ac4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052ac4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY" published: "2026-06-09" --- # Appt. of a Contract Manufacturing Organisation for Production of DST-F to GMP Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052ac4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052ac4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052ac4.json) ## Summary The Animal and Plant Health Agency, located in London, has awarded a contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific Prionic Lelystad B.V. for the production of the DST-F product, a diagnostic skin test specifically used to detect infections in vaccinated animals. This procurement follows an open and competitive flexible procedure, with a contract value of £33,213,340.46. The procurement process initiated with a tender phase and successfully concluded with the award of the contract, signed on 5th June 2026, and set to begin on 8th June 2026. The contract is for a duration of six years, with options to extend it up to a maximum of eight years. The manufacturing will adhere to EU Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, ensuring high-quality production within the pharmaceutical and veterinary medicine industries, primarily targeting the UK market. This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in pharmaceutical production and those with the capability to meet GMP standards. With provisions allowing the supplier to license products for global markets and expand services for additional marketing authorisation applications beyond Great Britain, there is a potential for international expansion. Larger-scale businesses with experience in technical transfer and commercial manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, particularly within the veterinary sector, will find this an advantageous opportunity to leverage their expertise in seeking new markets and contributing to global health initiatives. Such engagements can lead to increased visibility and establishment within both the domestic and international pharmaceutical industries. ## Notice A Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) certified to EU Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards is required to work in partnership with the Authority to achieve UK Marketing Authorisation (MA) and, thereafter, for scaled up production of the DST-F product, a diagnostic skin test to Detect Infected among Vaccinated Animals (DIVA). This will involve the technology transfer of the research grade product from the current non-GMP provider and the production of consistency batches. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The Contracting Authority may, at its sole discretion, exercise one or more of the following options during the term of the Contract: - Grant a commercial licensing agreement to the successful Supplier for the manufacture and supply of DST-F to Rest of World (RoW) markets, subject to separate agreement and regulatory approvals. - Expand the scope of services to include support for additional Marketing Authorisation applications outside Great Britain. - Increase the volume of DST-F doses required, subject to policy changes and budget availability. These options are provided for in the original procurement and shall be exercised only where they do not substantially alter the nature of the Contract. The Supplier shall be notified in writing of the Authority's intention to exercise any option, and the parties shall agree any contract variations Renewal: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract by up to twenty-four (24) months, in increments of twelve (12) months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued operational need. Any extension shall be exercised by giving the Supplier no less than six (6) months' written notice prior to the expiry of the initial term. All terms and conditions shall remain unchanged during the extension period unless otherwise agreed in writing. ### Planning Information Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on behalf of Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) wishes to inform potential suppliers of an upcoming procurement opportunity and to invite them to participate in early market engagement. The market engagement will consist of; 1. virtual Supplier Briefing Presentation, 2. the issuance of Information pack and Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) and 3. 1:1 Supplier Feedback Sessions to discuss the information provided in the MEQ and further understand supplier capabilities with regard to this requirement. It is important to note that this is not a call for competition. Overview of Requirements: Defra is seeking to appoint a Contract Manufacturing Organisation who will work in partnership with the Authority to achieve UK Marketing Authorisation of the Diva Skin Test – Fusion (DST-F) and, thereafter scale up production for its supply. The services will include: • Technical transfer of the DST-F product • Production of consistency batches • Support the Authority’s Marketing Authorisation submission • Commercial manufacture and supply of DST-F to UK upon successfully obtaining Marketing Authorisation • Prospective supply to rest of the world, subject to relevant marketing authorisations being achieved Supplier Briefing Presentation: We now invite potential suppliers to a briefing presentation, where we will provide a detailed overview of our requirements and the intended procurement process. This event will be an opportunity for suppliers to gain a better understanding of our needs and to engage with our team. Date: Friday 27th of June 2025 Time: 10:00am Location: Virtual Meeting via the Microsoft Teams Platform How to Participate: Interested suppliers are invited to register their interest in this opportunity via email to: Olubunmi.Akinmade@defra.gov.uk using the email title, ‘Contract Manufacturing Organisation for Production of DST-F to GMP Standards - Interested Supplier’. Upon registration, suppliers will receive further details about the Supplier Briefing Presentation Day. Please include the following information in your email: • Company name • Contact details – email address, preferred person to contact, role or position in company, telephone number • Confirm whether you are a GMP manufacturer or not Information Pack and Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ): Shortly following the Supplier Briefing Presentation, we will issue an Information document and a Market Engagement Questionnaire to suppliers that registered interest. The purpose of this is to provide suppliers with the information of the upcoming procurement opportunity and invite them to: • Provide feedback on Scope/Requirements • Provide feedback on the Commercial approach • Provide feedback on the proposed Terms and Conditions • Provide input into the procurement process Please note due to the sensitive nature of the requirement, all interested suppliers will be required to sign and return an Authority provided Non-Disclosure Agreement in order to participate. The documents are designed to gather valuable input from interested suppliers to inform our procurement strategy and requirements. Timeline: • Early Market Engagement Publication: Friday 6th June 2025 • Registration Deadline: 3pm on Tuesday 24th June 2025 • Supplier Briefing Presentation: Friday 27th June 2025 • Information Pack and MEQ Issuance: Monday 30th June 2025 • MEQ Submission Deadline: 3pm Monday 14th July 2025 • 1:1 Supplier Feedback Sessions: Wednesday 16th July 2025 Contact Information: For any queries related to this procurement, please contact: Name: Olubunmi Akinmade Position: Senior Commercial Officer Email: Olubunmi.akinmad@defra.gov.uk Thank you for your interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054474-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 6 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 24 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,786,429 | | Lots value | £9,786,429 | | Awards value | £27,677,783 | | Contracts value | £27,677,783 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC PRIONIC LELYSTAD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 33651690 - Vaccines for veterinary medicine ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 16:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054474-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 12:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027300-2026 - 13 Nov 2025 at 12:39 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073510-2025 - 10 Nov 2025 at 15:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072500-2025 - 5 Sep 2025 at 15:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054416-2025 - 5 Sep 2025 at 15:16 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054409-2025 - 6 Jun 2025 at 11:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030560-2025 - 2 Jun 2025 at 13:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029195-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054474-2026 9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027300-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073510-2025 13th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072500-2025 10th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054416-2025 5th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054409-2025 5th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030560-2025 6th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029195-2025 2nd June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17501 Redacted contract ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.thermofisher.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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