Tender

Vermin Control and Badger Mitigation

DEFRA

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 09:33

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 15:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Vermin Control and Badger Mitigation" is being conducted by Defra, with Mrs Lisa Tuck as the contact point. Based in Peterborough, United Kingdom, the process falls under the industry category of infrastructure works consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, as of 5th February 2026, having been published on 1st December 2025. The contract, valued at £273,954.82, will commence on 17th November 2025 and conclude on 20th November 2026. The procurement method involves a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the work will be carried out in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure works consultancy services, particularly those experienced in vermin control and badger mitigation. Although it is not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capability to manage projects within this framework can gain a foothold in similar ecological or wildlife management sectors. With a substantial contract value, companies that deliver innovative, compliant, and eco-friendly solutions would particularly benefit from engaging in this procurement opportunity, potentially leading to further projects and collaborations with buyers such as Defra.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vermin Control and Badger Mitigation

Notice Description

Vermin Control and Badger Mitigation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4cd8a0-2c0f-4933-b19d-dfd96265f785
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£273,954 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Mrs Lisa Tuck
Contact Email
lisa.tuck@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07739916731

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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