Planning

Provision of Poultry Culling Services Framework Agreement (Re-Tender)

DEFRA (ON BEHALF OF THE ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA))

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Planning

10 Jun 2024 at 14:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) through DEFRA is seeking to renew its Provision of Poultry Culling Services Framework Agreement. This procurement involves the delivery of poultry culling services in eight geographical regions across England, Wales, and Scotland. The agreement comprises four Lots covering different aspects of animal disease outbreak and incident support work, such as containerised gassing unit services, poultry catching services, and supply of gases. Interested parties can request further information until 19 Jun 2024, with initial queries due by 28 Jun 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the agricultural services and animal husbandry sectors to engage in providing essential services for disease control and eradication. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in animal health and welfare services are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. The tendering process is in the planning stage, with engagement activities ongoing to inform potential suppliers about the requirements and process details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Poultry Culling Services Framework Agreement (Re-Tender)

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to advise the market that the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking to renew its Provision of Poultry Culling Services Framework Agreement and appoint providers to a new Framework Agreement for the continued provision of poultry culling services across England, Scotland and Wales. Some of these Goods and Services will be delivered side by side with government employees and other contracted bodies - while some will be expected to be delivered independently (under the direction of the Contracting Body). The services will be required in eight (8) geographical regions across England, Wales and Scotland. The Agreement will be divided into four (4) Lots which will cover animal disease outbreak and incident support work. * Lot 1. Containerised Gassing Unit (CGU) services, including the Supply of Gasses and Poultry Catching Services * Lot 2. Poultry Catching Services * Lot 3. Supply of Gasses for Containerised Gassing Units (CGUs) * Lot 4. Whole House Gassing (WHG) services APHA is an Executive Agency of Defra and delivers the Animal Health and Welfare policies of the Defra, Scottish Government and Welsh Government across Great Britain (GB). One of its principal functions is the safeguarding of animal health and welfare and public health, which in turn supports economic growth and trade. APHA has a critical role in the control and eradication of endemic and exotic notifiable and reportable diseases including responding to Outbreaks and Incidents, for example Notifiable Avian Disease. APHA and other GB government (central, devolved and local authorities) may have a need to employ a range of contractors to deliver certain types of work on its behalf. Interested parties should email mandy.worsnop@defra.gov.uk by 19 Jun 2024 if you would like the slide pack relating to this requirement sent to you. (This will be issued on / before 21 June 2024.) On review of the slide pack, if you have further initial queries please submit them in writing to the contact above by 28 Jun 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/292ec355-999d-4063-bac0-7e6a1b50653e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA (ON BEHALF OF THE ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA))
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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