Provision of Scanning Surveillance Activities for APHA, including PME's
About This Opportunity
Services contract awarded by Animal and Plant Health Agency (United Kingdom): Provision of Scanning Surveillance Activities for APHA, including. ICT & digital.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, agriculture and food security and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Food Safety, Veterinary and Network Infrastructure. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 019552-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Animal and Plant Health Agency
Animal and Plant Health Agency has issued 44 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 38 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to ABERYSTWYTH ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY LTD. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Animal and Plant Health Agency in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
ABERYSTWYTH ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY LTD was awarded the contract for £250,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 019552-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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