Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
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Establishment of OIE Collaborating Centre for Emerging Aquatic Animal Diseases at CEFAS

Awarded 01 Mar 2017

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Awarded01 Mar 2017
Value£69,933.00
SupplierC E F A S (CEFAS)
AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 7mo ago1y 1mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2018

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to C E F A S (CEFAS) for the first phase of establishing a World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Collaborating Centre for Emerging Aquatic Animal Diseases (EAAD) at CEFAS.

The project aimed to focus the centre on identification of emergent and pre-emergent pathogens, develop strategic partnerships with international governments, organisations and industries relating to aquaculture and aquatic food supply, create a UK Government Centre of Excellence to facilitate liaison between UK academic and industry providers and nations requiring technology and research, train the next generation of aquatic animal health specialists, and assist ODA/DAC-listed countries to meet OIE aquatic animal health standards and fulfil UN SDGs relating to food security.

The contract value was £69,933.

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