Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
Caerdydd / Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-mail: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Antimicrobial Resistance – One Health
Reference number: D286/2022/2023
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90700000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Animal and environment aspects of AMR controls in Wales.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is estimated to cause 700,000 deaths each year globally. This figure is estimated to rise to 10 million by 2050 if no action is taken. Figures taken from gov.uk estimate this would result in 66 trillion (GBP) in lost productivity from the global economy. Our approach is shaped by, and contributes towards, the WHO and WOAH Global actions Plans for the control of AMR, the UK National Action Plan (2019-2024), and the UK “20-year Vision”. Current delivery projects support the Wales Animal and Environment Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Implementation Plan, which runs from 2019-2024 (summer).
Arwain DGC currently lead on all animal and environment aspects of AMR controls in Wales. The project is being delivered by a consortium which includes, Menter a Busnes, Welsh Lamb and Beef Producers Ltd, University of Bristol and Aberystwyth University School of Veterinary Science and veterinary delivery partners (Iechyd Da and Milfeddygon Gogledd Cymru).
This consortium represents all of the possible people and organisations who could contribute to this highly specialised work on behalf of Welsh Government.
Arwain DGC consists of nine delivery projects with a further element focussing on stakeholder engagement, which sits across all areas.
Projects are summarised as follows –
Proof of Concept Farms – 12 farms trialling innovative technology across the beef, sheep and dairy sectors. Equine Health Clinics – offering one-to-one advice and guidance on how to keep your horse healthy. Environmental Sampling – to detect traces and transmission of AMR in the farm environment. Veterinary Prescribing Champions Network (the first of its kind, and now being replicated across the UK). Prescribing Guidelines for a range of conditions, modelled on those used by GPs prescribing in human health. Veterinary Code of Conduct promoting the highest standards of service. Biosecurity App – currently being piloted with a view to Wales wide roll-out. Syndromic Surveillance. AMU Data Collection – 98% of Wales veterinary practices are accessing a system to record usage.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation
Arwain DGC is the only organisation who can deliver our requirements because –
1. The organisation brings together all the people/organisations who are required to deliver this highly specialised work. This includes the Veterinary Prescribing Champions Network, which is based at the Aberystwyth Vet School, crucial in supporting AMR controls.
2. They have access to, and a system in place for, capturing and presenting Wales specific AMR data. 98% of Wales veterinary practices are using the system.
3. There are no alternative organisations, bringing together the experience and expertise required to support delivery – Arwain DGC provides representation, and works across, farming, veterinary, scientific, and public health sectors.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: D286/2022/2023
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/03/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arwain DGC
Aberystwyth
SY23 3AH
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:130379)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/04/2023