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title: "Vaccine approaches against HEV in pigs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055a9b"
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# Vaccine approaches against HEV in pigs

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055a9b

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government body located in London, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Vaccine approaches against HEV in pigs," which falls under the services category of research and development. The procurement method was direct, executed below threshold value without competition. This contract was awarded to the University of Surrey and commenced on 7th July 2025, running till 30th September 2027, with a potential extension till 30th September 2028. The contract is valued at £68,894, potentially reaching a gross amount of £82,672.80.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the research and development sector, particularly for businesses specialising in vaccine development and animal health research. Companies that offer innovative solutions in these fields, especially those with the capability to execute complex biological research, would have been well-suited for such a contract. The successful bidder, the University of Surrey, indicates that large-scale institutions with substantial research expertise and facilities are key contenders in this sector. The project offers an opportunity to contribute to advancements in controlling HEV among pigs, potentially leading to further research opportunities and collaborations.

## Notice

This project will comprehensively test different vaccine approaches against HEV in pigs, applying a range of methods from measuring Abs to the protective signature in the liver. The hypothesis is that the vaccines may not be able to prevent infection, but to reduce HEV replication to an extend that onward transmission between pigs would no longer be possible. To that extend the approaches to investigate the above concept are as follows: * Use of an oral vaccine, a parantal vaccine, and the combination of the above - as prime/boost approach * In all cases the project will analyse the levels and quality of Abs generated. * The project will further analyse the induction of T cells by the vaccine - such analysis will be undertaken via liver and gut samples (locally) as well as systemically (in blood). The project can use flow cytometry, RNASeq or scRNASeq to demonstrate the full spectrum of functional T cells induced. The most promising candidate approach will then also be used for a challenge study.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037994-2025 |
| 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 15:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037994-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037994-2025
  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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