FMD antigen stockpile and emergency vaccine production for UK.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) seeks a supplier for guaranteed access to a stock of antigen for multiple Foot and Mouth Disease virus strains, along with emergency production and delivery of vaccine to the UK in the event of an outbreak. The contract covers storage of antigen and the capability to formulate and deliver vaccine rapidly. Suppliers must demonstrate experience in FMD vaccine production and storage, and compliance with relevant regulations. The contract is likely multi-year given the strategic nature of the stockpile.