Collection of Dead Wild Birds for Disease Surveillance by XL Farmcare UK Ltd
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedCollection of Dead Wild Birds for Disease Surveillance by XL Farmcare UK Ltd
Awarded 30 Jun 2018
Awarded30 Jun 2018
Value£125,000.00
SupplierXL Farmcare UK Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 6y 4mo ago2y term
Awarded 30 June 2018Expired 29 June 2020
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to XL Farmcare UK Ltd for the collection of wild bird carcasses of surveillance value and their delivery to designated APHA VIC or Scottish Agricultural College Disease Surveillance Centres (SAC DSC) sites for testing.
The service is required on a business-as-usual basis and ensures the contractor can meet increased operational demands during a disease outbreak.
The contractor also provides unique carcase/sample identification numbers held on a central spreadsheet.
The contract value is £125,000.
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