Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c76-7679-736f-881b-514273e67132/project-28709-scanning-surveillance-post-mortem-examinations awarded GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Project 28709: Scanning Surveillance Post Mortem Examinations [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Estimated value £1,250,000 Published 18 Mar 2021 Deadline Closed 1 Dec 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Defra has awarded eight (8) contracts, on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), for the provision of veterinary diagnostic and surveillance services, namely Post Mortem Examination (PME) (supported by laboratory testing), as part of an integrated network alongside APHA's own PME sites (the Veterinary Investigation Centres), for farm animals in England and Wales. The services required under these contracts include: - Alerting APHA to suspicions of notifiable disease, new or re-emerging disease threats (NRT) and animal welfare issues. - Participation as part of an extended network of veterinary staff with experience in farm animal disease investigation, diagnosis and pathology, actively engaging in Government surveillance for potential NRT in farm animals. - Day-to-day discussion with Private Veterinary Surgeons (PVS) about disease incidents where specialist advice is needed. - Examination of animal carcases with the objective of diagnosing disease. - Collection and reporting of data from PME and disease investigations of animals for the purpose of accumulation of surveillance intelligence. Contracts started on 01/01/2021 (with the exception of the University of Nottingham which started on 15/02/2021) and they will run for three (3) years (to 31/12/2023) with a period of up to twenty-four (24) months extension if required. (The value on this notice covers the full five-year period.) Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk)", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at . Read full description ## CPV classification Veterinary services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8a7b2bb1-59c3-442a-a3a9-ac5e17c92465) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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