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Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) for the tender titled "CA18163 - RFQ 2026/19 - Virtual fence technology cattle collar system". This tender, which falls under the industry category of "Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)," aims to deploy a cattle collar system in varied terrain and vegetation conditions. The procurement is in the Tender stage with an open procedure method, and the tender period ends on 24th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 30th August 2029. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural technology, particularly those providing solutions for cattle management and GPS-based systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, benefiting from the open procurement method. Companies with expertise in operating under challenging environmental conditions, involving variable mobile network coverage, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Offering a substantial duration, this project supports business growth through market expansion and technological innovation in agricultural practices.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA18163 - RFQ 2026/19 - Virtual fence technology cattle collar system

Notice Description

Virtual fence technology cattle collar system. The system will be deployed in upland and semi-upland conditions with variable terrain, vegetation density, and intermittent mobile network coverage. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18163. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18163 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b69cdfc-1d26-4983-9828-899aeb02fd21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d8a2fe-2ac6-47f9-8c6b-bf41f1f04465
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

03321100 - Bovine cattle

38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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