This Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been developed to define how the APHA and Bristol Zoological Society shall work together for the continuation and expansion of the Aquatic Quality Award (AQUA) biosecurity accreditation and certification scheme across England and into Wales.
The AQUA scheme - as a biosecurity accreditation/certification scheme to reduce the impact and spread of Invasive Alien Species in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments – was originally a regional pilot in the South-West of England, run by the Partner, in conjunction with the Authority, Southwest Water, and the Southwest Lakes Trust. This was through the RAPID (Reducing and Preventing Invasive Alien Species Dispersal) LIFE Project. The continuation and expansion of the AQUA Scheme across England and into Wales and Scotland shall maintain and develop the benefits from the regional pilot and support the legacy of the RAPID LIFE Project.
This MoA shall commence on 01 April 2025 and (subject to earlier termination on the terms of this MoA) shall continue until 31 March 2027 which period may be extended by the written agreement of the Parties. The MoA was signed on 05 February 2026.
The purpose of this Transparency Notice is to announce the Animal Plant and Plant Health Agency's (APHA) intention to enter into a contract for a Premium Plus Service Plan with Hamilton Sales & Service UK LTD for 3 years with options to extend by a further period of up to 2 years (i.e. 3+1+1). It will provide Preventative and Corrective Maintenance services for the equipment, which can only be provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This requirement is needed for Hamilton Vantage Liquid Handling Systems owned by APHA. These systems automate testing preparation, enhancing efficiency and traceability. The systems are also used daily for national Brucellosis surveys, which are essential for maintaining the UK's Brucella-free status and supporting international trade. Please note: The contract start date will be 07 April 2025 not 14 July 2025 as reported on the notice.
This service contract will provide Preventative and Corrective Maintenance services for the existing equipment, which can only be provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The contract covers corrective repairs, engineer travel, labour, parts, and equipment modifications at no additional cost. An ongoing preventative maintenance and corrective service contract is required to maintain: APHA’s capacity to provide routine services and an emergency response during a disease outbreak. Traceability to ISO quality standards 9001 and 17025 Please note: The contract start date will be 07 April 2025 not 15 July 2025 as reported on the notice.
The purpose of this Contract Details Notice is to announce that the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a contract to Lotek UK Ltd for 'combined proximity logger, GPS and VHF transmitter' devices which will be fitted to collars. The collars will allow APHA at Woodchester Park to gather data to support hypotheses within the Bovine Tuberculosis (BtB) strategy
Several newly emerged pestivirus species were introduced into cattle and pigs as well as wild ruminant populations during the last decades. These new pestiviruses are associated with abortion, still birth, health problems of offspring. Emerging pestivirus diseases frequently challenge prevention and control strategies in the swine and cattle industry. This PhD proposal will explore pestiviruses in sheep and goat in the UK and its transmission between different animal host species in a multispecies grazing farm system.
Contract C32444: Installation of Double Meshing Secondary Stainless-Steel Wire Mesh on 16 bird aviaries for APHA to comply with current government standards.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking to engage a supplier to provide Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) chicken (Gallus gallus) Eggs for laboratory diagnostic and research purposes.
Supply of reagents and associated goods for use in Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) testing on Genie lab equipment in GENIE rooms across four main sites in South East England
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Vets and Labs require the transport of animal samples globally. These samples are classed as hazardous and fall into two categories:
- Category A (an infectious substance capable of causing permanent disability or fatal disease in animals or humans)
- Category B (an infectious substance that does not meet the criteria for Cat A).
APHA are seeking to replace the current framework with a new framework for the provision of Livestock ADR Transport & Disposal. The intention is to appoint multiple suppliers to provide APHA and other GB government authorities with maximum capacity and capability to respond endemic and exotic, notifiable and reportable disease outbreaks (i.e., Avian Influenza or Swine Fever) throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Suppliers will be required to be at a readiness level that enables them to respond and deploy services within 6 to 12 hours of a request being raised, including weekends and public holidays.<br/><br/>The services required will be split into two (2) Lots:<br/><br/>Lot 1 (Disposal and ADR Transport Services)<br/><br/>Lot 2 (ADR Transport Services)
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This research will enable the delivery of APHA's Defra funded research (SE0571 Investigating the Epidemiology and Transmission of European Bat Lyssavirus 1 in the UK) to further our understanding of the increasing cases of bat rabies due to EBLV-1 in the Southwest of England. Funding for this research has been agreed by Treasury and championed by a range of UK stakeholders (Defra, UKHSA and Devolved departments, Natural England, Bat Conservation Trust). Furthering our understanding of host population genetics and serotine genome (University of Exeter) using state of the art molecular approaches, combined with studies of bat host responses to EBLV infection (University of Liverpool) and host ecology (University of Sussex) will uniquely offer clues to understand the emergence and sustainability of this potentially fatal zoonotic disease in the UK.
This procurement is to purchase a specialist vehicle based on a Ford Transit L3H2 class van, adapted to provide both an office/welfare space and a separate rear cargo area for APHA.
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.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require a three (3) year Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) contract for the two (2) Cytek Aurora 5 Laser flow cytometer and cell sorters, located at APHA Weybridge.
An open framework for the provision of agricultural valuation services to Defra, APHA, Scottish Government & Welsh Government for the period of 2026 - 2034.
This requirement covers three types of services referred to as "Lots":
- Lot 1 [routine] Agricultural Valuation Services;
- Lot 2 Expert Valuation Services; and
- Lot 3: Monitor Valuation Services.
This open framework can be used by: Defra, APHA, Welsh Government & Scottish Government.
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The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require a three (3) year Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) contract for the two (2) Cytek Aurora 5 Laser flow cytometer and cell sorters, located at APHA Weybridge.
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
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.