Animal and Plant Health Modelling Services Framework

• Value: £400K

Lot 1 covers the provision of modelling services and expertise for animal health. This may include expertise in areas such as species distribution, movement dynamics and host interaction. The Authority and/or Contracting Bodies may require some or all of the Services outlined in relation to government’s current or future policy interests in animal health. Current exotic diseases of interest include, but are not limited to, FMD, Swine Vesicular Disease, ASF, Classical Swine Fever, Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, and Vector Borne diseases including Bluetongue, Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease and African Horse Sickness. Modelling of endemic diseases such as Salmonella, Swine Influenza or Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome may also be required.

• Value: £400K

Quantitative modelling for plant and bee health contributes to the evidence base required by government to assess risk and manage outbreaks of pests and diseases of relevance to plant and bee health. Recent policy interests include but are not limited to Phytophthora Ramorum, Phytophthora Kernoviae, Phytophthora Pluvialis, Chalara, Oak Processionary Moth, Emerald Ash Borer, Xylella fastidiosa, Acute Oak Decline, Varroa and Asian Hornet.