Award

Purchase of 500 store lambs

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2024 at 09:54

Award Notice
Tender

22 Aug 2024 at 08:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, located at Cherry Lodge Farm in Salisbury, Wiltshire, has awarded the contract to purchase 500 Welsh Mountain store lambs from the supplier RSPB. The procurement process, now at the Award stage, was conducted as an open procedure (below threshold). The tender was initially published on 22nd August 2024, with responses due by 6th September 2024. The contract is valued at £45,000 and requires the delivery of lambs acclimatised to rough or conservation grazing in North Wales, with a contract period from 1st November 2024 to 15th November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the livestock sector, particularly those specialising in Welsh Mountain sheep. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is noted to be suitable for such entities. Winning this contract can enhance business growth by providing financial gain and the potential for future contracts with public sector organisations like Natural England, which focuses on environmental conservation and land management. Businesses providing robust supply chains and expertise in grazing management are well-suited for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 500 store lambs

Notice Description

Natural England require 500 Welsh Mountain store lambs for winter grazing. The sheep must be Welsh Mountain Sheep from the North Wales region and be acclimatised to rough grazing or conservation grazing management. These store lambs are to be used for winter grazing and then sold for meat for the following spring. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to ben.hanley@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on 06/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ben.hanley@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a947574e-c97b-4654-a6ea-a50dff24a54b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03322100 - Sheep

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SP3 4ET
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Till Valley
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSPB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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