TBfree 2027-28 Vector Control Monitoring Services RFP

Overview OSPRI New Zealand Limited (OSPRI) is seeking proposals from suitably qualified contractors for Vector Control Monitoring Contracts commencing in the 2027/28 year. About The services sought under this RFP are expected to support TBfree New Zealand in achieving the objectives of the 2026 National Bovine Tuberculosis Pest Management Plan (the NPMP). The NPMP focuses on the eradication of bovine tuberculosis from both livestock and wildlife vectors by 2040 and emphasises targeted, risk-based interventions, evidence-led decision making, and the efficient deployment of resources. Purpose The services procured under this RFP are intended to support TBfree New Zealand in achieving the objectives of the NPMP, including targeted, risk-based interventions, evidence-led decision making, and efficient deployment of resources towards eradication of bovine tuberculosis by 2040. Scope The scope includes: Planning and mobilisation for post-control performance monitoring and information/trigger monitoring programmes Field monitoring and data collection associated with these monitoring programmes Reporting and quality assurance activities associated with monitoring programmes Operational planning for monitoring activities Field deployment and retrieval of monitoring devices Data management related to monitoring activities Reporting of monitoring results Participation in verification and dispute processes Compliance with health, safety, environmental and contractual requirements Contractor Requirements Contractors must be suitably qualified to undertake vector control monitoring services Services must be undertaken in accordance with OSPRI requirements and the NPCA Best Practice Protocol for Possum Population Monitoring Monitoring must use approved methodologies such as WaxTags and trap-based monitoring