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title: "Host-pathogen interaction of PRRSV- 1 with target immune cells and in pigs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055a94"
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buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2025-07-07"
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# Host-pathogen interaction of PRRSV- 1 with target immune cells and in pigs

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055a94

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government public authority located in London, has awarded a contract for the research title "Host-pathogen interaction of PRRSV-1 with target immune cells and in pigs." Focused on research and development services in this scientific field, the contract provides valuable insights into immune responses in pigs. This procurement process was conducted under a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and has reached the completion stage. The contract, effective from 7th July 2025, has the potential to extend until 30th September 2028, depending on mutual agreement.

This tender offers opportunities for growth predominantly to businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those experienced with biological sciences or veterinary studies. The sophisticated nature of this contract, combined with its focus on understanding viral interactions within hosts, makes it suitable for research-oriented universities or large-scale scientific establishments, as demonstrated by the University of Surrey's involvement. Businesses in similar fields or aspiring to collaborate with public authorities on intricate scientific research projects would find this contract beneficial for expanding their expertise and influence within the industry.

## Notice

The main objective of the project is to study the host-pathogen interaction of PRRSV-1 with target immune cells and in pigs. The hypothesis is that PRRSV-1 can be resolved by the host without the use of neutralising antibodies. The approaches to study the host-pathogen interaction of PRRSV-1 in vitro and in vivo shall include the: 1) Use of in vitro systems to demonstrate effect of infection on APC 2) Analysis of innate immune mechanisms that precede the appearance of the adaptive immune response * The studies will determine the events in the tonsil and retropharyngeal lymph nodes * Thereby determining the change in the innate and adaptive cellular composition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037981-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,894 |

## Status

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

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SURREY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 15:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037981-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037981-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.surrey.ac.uk/visit-university

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