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title: "Diagnostic test for Mammalian TB"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f005"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Diagnostic test for Mammalian TB

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f005

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process aiming to gather information on diagnostic tests for mammalian tuberculosis. This process is part of the agency's strategy to control TB particularly in badgers, enhance understanding of TB in wildlife, and assess risks to livestock. Interested parties are invited to submit relevant details by 30th January 2026, contributing insights into products under development, technological aspects, and potential deployment methods. Located at Seacole Building, London, APHA is gathering market intelligence until September 2026, with future contract commencement scheduled from April 2027 covering the period until March 2030.

This procurement process offers significant business opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of diagnostic kits, especially those capable of producing field-deployable tests. Businesses with expertise in diagnostic technologies, including SMEs, can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with APHA, which might involve incorporating APHA-specified diagnostic targets. Suppliers prepared to provide competitive pricing and meet outlined requirements will have the chance to engage with APHA, enhancing their visibility and reputation within the public health sector. This could lead to significant growth, especially as the procurement exceeds the current threshold and involves goods critical to wildlife and livestock health management.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking to identify existing and potential manufacturers and/or suppliers of field-deployable diagnostic tests for mammalian tuberculosis, including those with products currently under development or those willing to collaborate with APHA to create such solutions. Information is required (detailed in the 'Engagement' section below) on the development status of mammalian diagnostic tests that could become available for use in 2026 or 2027. This market intelligence will support the strategy for controlling mammalian tuberculosis (particularly in badgers), improve understanding of TB epidemiology in wildlife reservoirs, and assess potential transmission risks to livestock. At this stage, APHA is gathering market intelligence only; therefore, estimated volumes and a contract value are not provided.

### Planning Information

Interested organisations are invited to submit the requested information (outlined below), via email, to Melanie Swain (melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk), by 30th January 2026:
- Details of any suitable product(s) currently under development.
- The type(s) of test being developed or already available.
- The underlying technology used in the test(s).
- Practical considerations for field deployment, including portability, power requirements, and methods for obtaining and recording test results.
- Knowledge or training requirements for operators/end-users.
- Ability and willingness to incorporate diagnostic targets into the test (e.g., antigens) as specified by APHA.
- Whether antigen production capability exists alongside test production.
- The nature and minimum volume of the diagnostic sample required for testing.
- Time required to obtain a test result.
- Operational temperature range.
- Storage conditions and shelf-life.
- Species for which the test is developed or intended.
- Expected or demonstrated performance metrics, including sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values (positive and negative).
- Any data on cross-reactivity with environmental mycobacteria, BCG vaccine (DIVA capability), or other common pathogens.
- Information on validation, reproducibility, and repeatability.
- Estimated date of product availability.
- Evidence of use in other regions or countries.
- Details of any licences or certifications held or required.
- Indicative wholesale and retail pricing information, if available.
This Notice is for information-gathering purposes only. It does not constitute a call for competition and does not guarantee any future procurement activity. Should a tender opportunity arise, suppliers will need to formally express their interest following the publication of a Contract Notice on Find a Tender. 
APHA reserves the right to follow up with suppliers on a 1:1 basis to further understand their capabilities regarding this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080283-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 15:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080283-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080283-2025
  5th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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