Bovine TB Supplementary Works C178/2025/2026

Provision of veterinary research, epidemiological investigation, and agricultural training services to support bovine tuberculosis risk management and animal health strategies.

• Accessible bovine TB training for vets, Approved Tuberculin Testers and farmers across different TB regions of Wales
• A framework for a successor to Cymorth TB, with engagement of relevant project groups including Approved Tuberculin Testers and young farmers
• Enhanced Whole Genome Sequencing investigations supporting local epidemiological investigations into herd breakdowns and local risk
• Badger population estimations and local population structure investigations supporting bovine TB risk management and Wales Badger Found Dead surveillance disease prevalence estimates
• Local-level research into badger population genetics to improve understanding of differences between geographically confined populations
• Communication of bovine TB risks from cattle movements, illustrating movement numbers, frequency and intensity in support of the keep-it-out strategy

Terms and requirements

Procedure

Direct award

Initial term

12 months

Contract dates

1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Certifications asked for

None stated

Lots

1

Suitable for SMEs

Not stated

CPV codes

80500000, 85200000, 92534000

Services in this contract

• Official veterinary controls and animal disease surveillanceMain service£691k typicalBovine TB training, whole genome sequencing and epidemiology work

Lifecycle

1. Published
   26 September 2025
2. Contract awardedto Mentera
   1 April 2025
3. Contract starts
   1 April 2025
4. Contract ends
   31 March 2026