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title: "ES RDE 031 - Forecasting Avian Influenza in Cattle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069999"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# ES RDE 031 - Forecasting Avian Influenza in Cattle

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069999

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) involves a project titled "ES RDE 031 - Forecasting Avian Influenza in Cattle." This contract, identified as ocds-h6vhtk-069999, is focused on the services industry, specifically research and development consultancy services, situated in London, United Kingdom. The process concluded with an award and contract stage on 28 April 2026, and is set to run from 14 May 2026 to 14 April 2030. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method below the threshold, with a gross contract value of £100,053.17.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those with expertise in epidemiology and veterinary science. Large-scale suppliers with proficiency in modelling approaches and international collaboration, as demonstrated by the successful bid from The University of Liverpool, would be well-suited. Businesses focused on innovation in controlling diseases like avian influenza can leverage the project's findings for further research, expanding their market reach and influence in both domestic and international spheres.

## Notice

Defra self-service direct award. In this project we will rely on synergies between US and UK modelling approaches to quantify the risk of H5N1 and the opportunities for control in both countries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044734-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 14 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,377 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 07:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044734-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044734-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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