Scope
Description
The main objective of the project is to study the host-pathogen interaction of PRRSV-1 with target immune cells and in pigs. The hypothesis is that PRRSV-1 can be resolved by the host without the use of neutralising antibodies. The approaches to study the host-pathogen interaction of PRRSV-1 in vitro and in vivo shall include the: 1) Use of in vitro systems to demonstrate effect of infection on APC 2) Analysis of innate immune mechanisms that precede the appearance of the adaptive immune response • The studies will determine the events in the tonsil and retropharyngeal lymph nodes • Thereby determining the change in the innate and adaptive cellular composition
Contract 1. Host-pathogen interaction of PRRSV- 1 with target immune cells and in pigs
Supplier
Contract value
- £68,894 excluding VAT
- £82,672.80 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 July 2025
Contract dates
- 7 July 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2028
- 3 years, 2 months, 25 days
Description of possible extension:
This Agreement shall begin on the Commencement Date and shall continue in force until the Expiry Date unless terminated or extended by mutual written agreement of the Parties, or otherwise terminated in accordance with this Clause 11.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
University of Surrey
Stag Hill, University Campus
Guildford
GU2 7XH
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Host-pathogen interaction of PRRSV- 1 with target immune cells and in pigs
Contracting authority
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHC-6261-BLLQ
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: THE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY ("APHA")
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government