---
title: "Control of Iceberg Diseases in Sheep in Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dfec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-11-12"
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# Control of Iceberg Diseases in Sheep in Wales

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfec

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Control of Iceberg Diseases in Sheep in Wales" was conducted by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, a central government public authority based in Cardiff, UK. This contract addresses services in the research laboratory sector, specifically for the assessment of chronic sheep diseases known as Iceberg diseases. The procurement, initiated with a direct method due to unique supplier capabilities, moved from planning to award stage. The contract was awarded to the Wales Veterinary Science Centre on 31st March 2025, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The services will be performed within Wales, UK, and were carried out without competition under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for those businesses specialising in veterinary science and animal disease research. Specifically, the contract with Wales Veterinary Science Centre showcases the importance of having specialised scientific resources and infrastructure, making it particularly suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with unique capabilities in similar fields. The contract's gross value of £48,000 underscores the potential financial growth for businesses in this niche sector, particularly those able to provide specialised testing platforms and data handling systems integral to such research initiatives.

## Notice

Award of a contract for the assessment of the prevalence of three major chronic sheep diseases in Wales - collectively known as "Iceberg diseases". No competitive process was followed as the supplier in question uniquely holds sole access to suitable, geographically diverse samples, in-house Enerplex testing platform as well as the laboratory infrastructure, data handling systems and scientific expertise required to carry out the testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073320-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALES VETERINARY SCIENCE CENTRE (EVSC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 16:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073320-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073320-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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