Buyer Name: Animal and Plant Health Agency
Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Provision of Scanning Surveillance Activities for APHA, including PME's
Buyer Contact Info
Buyer Name: Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
direct
direct
Value
1250000.0 GBP
1250000.0 GBP
Published
28 Jan 2026, 15:33
28 Jan 2026, 15:33
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
85200000 - Veterinary services
85200000 - Veterinary services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
UNIVERSITY OF SURREY(THE), ABERYSTWYTH ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY LTD, SRUC INNOVATION LIMITED, THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE), UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
UNIVERSITY OF SURREY(THE), ABERYSTWYTH ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY LTD, SRUC INNOVATION LIMITED, THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE), UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
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Description
Provision of Scanning Surveillance Activities for APHA including PMEs. Scanning surveillance plays a vital role in protecting animal health and food safety. It helps identify potential food safety risks, ensures compliance with national and international disease reporting requirements, and highlights animal welfare concerns and possible adverse reactions to medicines. In addition, it provides valuable insight into patterns and emerging trends in endemic diseases, enabling early intervention and informed decision-making. APHA's Veterinary Investigation Centres (VICs) already provide PMEs and surveillance data, forming a core part of the national disease monitoring network. However, their coverage is limited and their capacity is constrained. To maintain a comprehensive and resilient surveillance service across England and Wales, APHA needs additional support from external providers. These supplementary contracts will ensure that when
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Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Awards
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