Control of Iceberg Diseases in Sheep in Wales

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Wales
Direct award
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Assessment of the prevalence of three major chronic sheep diseases, known as Iceberg diseases, across Wales. The work requires the use of a proprietary Enerplex testing platform, access to geographically diverse biological samples, and specialised laboratory infrastructure for data handling and scientific analysis.

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Awarded value: £40k; As published
Published: 12 November 2025
Awarded: 31 March 2025; Wales Veterinary Science Centre (EVSC)
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 31 March 2026

What the contract covers

Provision of veterinary diagnostic testing and scientific research services for the assessment of chronic sheep diseases in Wales.

Assessment of the prevalence of three major chronic sheep diseases in Wales, collectively known as "Iceberg diseases"

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: 73111000

Services in this contract

Official veterinary controls and animal disease surveillanceMain service£691k typicalLaboratory testing to assess prevalence of three chronic sheep diseases in Wales

Lifecycle

Published
12 November 2025
Contract awardedto Wales Veterinary Science Centre (EVSC)
31 March 2025
Contract starts
1 April 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2026

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Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

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Wales Veterinary Science Centre (EVSC)

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/334312/control-of-iceberg-diseases-in-sheep-in-wales
Buyer reference: C256/2025/2026
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfec
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government. Control of Iceberg Diseases in Sheep in Wales. Contract award, 12 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/334312/control-of-iceberg-diseases-in-sheep-in-wales (accessed 5 November 2026).