Collection and Delivery of Dead Wild Birds for Surveillance Testing Across Great Britain
Defra · Awarded contract
AwardedCollection and Delivery of Dead Wild Birds for Surveillance Testing Across Great Britain
Awarded 31 Jul 2023
Awarded31 Jul 2023
Value£1,096,200.00
SupplierUK Farmcare Ltd
AgencyDefra
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 1y 3mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 July 2023Expired 30 July 2025
About
Defra awarded a contract to UK Farmcare Ltd for the collection and sampling of dead wild birds across mainland Great Britain that are deemed to be of surveillance value, and the delivery of the wild bird carcasses to designated sites for testing.
The contract value is AUD 1,096,200, covering the initial contract period from 01/08/2023 to 31/07/2024 plus an optional one-year extension period to 31/07/2025.
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