ANNEX I

Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field, and in particular Articles 20, 23, 35(2), 36(2) and 41 thereof — Work Programme for 2011

1.1. Introduction

This programme contains eight implementing measures for the year 2011. On the basis of the objectives given in the Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field, the distribution of budget and the main actions are the following:

— for grants (implemented in joint management) (1.2.1): — A Union financial contribution, for the organisation of global conferences on aquatic animal health, rabies control and foot-and-mouth disease, and regional seminars on sanitary information systems, animal welfare and animal production food safety, up to a maximum of EUR 660 000.

— for procurement (implemented in direct centralised management) (1.3): — Use of framework contracts for the publication and dissemination of information to promote animal health issues and the Animal Health Strategy principles up to a maximum of EUR 1 500 000 (1.3.1). — Use of framework contracts for studies, publications and the dissemination of information to support the strategy on animal welfare up to a maximum of EUR 575 000 (1.3.2). — Use of open calls for studies, publications and the dissemination of information to support the strategy on animal welfare up to a maximum of EUR 210 000 (1.3.3). — Use of framework contracts to update the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) with the necessary technical improvements up to a maximum of EUR 350 000 (1.3.4). — Use of framework contracts to host, maintain and develop the integrated computerised veterinary system TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System) up to a maximum of EUR 1 975 000 (1.3.5). — Use of framework contract for the performance of studies to support a report on the animal health situation and the cost-effectiveness of the implementation of programmes for the eradication control and monitoring of animal diseases up to an overall maximum of EUR 100 000 (1.3.6).

1.2. Grants

1.2.1. Global conferences on aquatic animal health, rabies control and foot-and-mouth disease, and regional seminars on sanitary information systems, animal welfare and animal production food safety

Contributions shall be covered by a written agreement.

LEGAL BASIS

Article 23 of Council Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

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IMPLEMENTING ENTITY

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is an intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide. In order to improve the animal health status worldwide and consequently lower the animal disease risk in the EU, it is important that the EU approach to animal health and welfare be shared with all member countries of the OIE and that the EU actively supports conferences and training seminars organised by the OIE in order to promote the Union's animal health and welfare policy at the occasion.

Under Article 168(1)(c) of the Implementing Rules, grants or contributions may be awarded without a call for proposals in the case of bodies with a de facto monopoly. As standard setting body under the WTO/SPS Agreement, and as the intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health and welfare worldwide through the implementation of its standards, the OIE has a de facto monopoly in this sector hence a call for proposals is not required in order for the EU to contribute to the organisation of global conferences and regional seminars on animal health and welfare.

The Commission and the OIE have signed on 7 June 2010 a long-term Framework Agreement laying down the administrative and financial arrangements for their cooperation (here attached), whereby the ‘European Union Contribution Agreement with an International Organisation’ (the ‘Standard Contribution Agreement’ or ‘SCA’) applies to global, regional or national programmes and actions administered by the OIE and financed or co-financed by the European Union.

This Framework Agreement (FA) was signed by DG AIDCO, in the name of the Commission. A thorough and complete assessment of the OIE had been done previously, through a ‘four-pillar assessment’ that established that the OIE applied, in its accounting, audit, control and procurement procedures, standards that offer guarantees equivalent to internationally accepted standards.

OBJECTIVES TO BE FULFILLED AND FORESEEN RESULTS

To share the EU approach to animal health and welfare with all members of the OIE through the promotion of the Union's animal health and welfare policy at the occasion of conferences and training seminars organised by the OIE. Eventually to improve the animal health status worldwide and consequently lower the animal disease risk in the EU.

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE IMPLEMENTING MEASURE

An overview of the different actions to be financed under this point can be found in Annex II.

IMPLEMENTATION

Joint management

DIRECT AWARD: ARTICLE 168(1)(C)

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRIBUTION

EUR 660 000

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE RATE OF CO-FINANCING

Not applicable

1.3. Procurement

The global budgetary envelope reserved in 2011 for the procurement contracts amounts to EUR 4 710 000.

1.3.1. Publications and dissemination of information to promote animal health issues and the Animal Health Strategy principles

LEGAL BASIS

Article 20 of Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

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INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

Conclusion of at least four specific service contracts (use of existing framework contracts)

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

— To develop the communication campaign for the EU Veterinary Week 2011, in order to promote the Union's Animal Health Policy, including events, logistics and promotional materials.

— Evaluation of the impact of 2008-2010 Communication campaigns (including, but not exclusively, the Vet Week Conference, One Health Roadshow, and World Veterinary Year 2011 activities).

— Further translation and update of the online handbook on rabies prevention.

— Preliminary work in preparation for EU Veterinary Week 2012.

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

First half 2011

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 1 500 000

SPECIFIC CONTRACT (IF APPLICABLE)

Conclusion of at least four specific service contracts under framework contract reference SANCO/2009/A1/005

1.3.2. Study to support ongoing policy on animal welfare and maintenance of existing communication tools (framework contracts)

LEGAL BASIS

Articles 20 and 23 of Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

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INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

A maximum of six service contracts (using a framework contract)

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

(a) One study on the welfare of farmed fish;

(b) Organisation or co-organisation of a maximum of four events to promote EU animal welfare standards for better implementation within the EU;

(c) Maintenance of existing specific animal welfare websites Farmland and Animal Welfare Education;

(d) Production of publications on animal welfare.

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

July 2011

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 575 000

SPECIFIC CONTRACTS

Conclusion of a maximum of five specific service contracts under framework contract reference SANCO/2009/A1/005 lots 1 and 2, and conclusion of one specific service contract under framework contract reference SANCO/2008/01/055, Lot 3

1.3.3. Study and event to support ongoing policy on animal welfare (open calls for tender)

LEGAL BASIS

Articles 20 and 23 of Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

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INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

A maximum of two service contracts (open calls for tender)

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

(a) One study to support the report on systems restraining bovine animals by inversion or any unnatural position due by Article 27(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing;

(b) Co-organisation of a event to promote animal welfare mutual understanding outside the EU.

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

July 2011

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 210 000

SPECIFIC CONTRACTS

Conclusion of a maximum of three open calls for tender

1.3.4. Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS)

LEGAL BASIS

Article 35(2) of Council Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

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INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

A maximum of three service contracts (use of existing framework contracts)

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

The objective of this procurement contract is:

(a) ongoing work on the ADNS system;

(b) mapping: improved use of mapping tools;

(c) licenses and support.

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

Already executed by DIGIT

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 350 000

SPECIFIC CONTRACT

Conclusion of a maximum of three specific service contracts (during 2011) under framework contract reference DI 5710-5750

1.3.5. The hosting, management, maintenance and further development of the integrated computerised veterinary system TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System)

LEGAL BASIS

Article 36(2) of Council Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

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INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

Several service contracts (use of existing framework contracts)

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

(a) EUR 1 925 000 for the hosting, management and maintenance of the integrated computerised veterinary system TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System), logistical support to assist TRACES users, contribution to central services, communication, web site, security and the purchase (maintenance and support) of software licences;

(b) EUR 50 000 to develop and implement an informatic platform for the exchange of information between national bovine databases, combined with the certification via TRACES.

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

Signed framework contracts for everything except the administrative agreement with DIGIT for the hosting

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 1 975 000 (part of 140 M. Euro ESP DESIS I & II (IT development services by DIGIT))

SPECIFIC CONTRACT

Conclusion of several specific service contracts (during the first semester of 2011) under framework contract references DIGIT

1.3.6. Performance of studies to support a report on the animal health situation and the cost-effectiveness of the implementation of programmes for the eradication control and monitoring of animal diseases

LEGAL BASIS

Article 41 of Council Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

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INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

Two service contracts (use of existing framework contract) OJ L 313, 28.11.2009, p. 129

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

To prepare studies as input towards finalising the report as mentioned in Article 41 of Decision 2009/470/EC

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

Second semester of 2011

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 100 000

SPECIFIC CONTRACT

Conclusion of two specific service contracts (during the first semester of 2011) under framework contract reference SANCO/2008/01/055