Framework Agreement for The Provision of Management, Collection, Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes ("Reactor Removal")

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2025 at 15:44

Tender

09 Oct 2024 at 16:21

Planning

13 May 2024 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement that covers the provision of management, collection, slaughter, salvage, and disposal of farmed livestock for TB control purposes in England, Scotland, and Wales. The process includes three specific lots: Lot 1 for England and Wales, Lot 2 for Scotland, and Lot 3 for all regions in Great Britain. The procurement stage is in the "Award" phase as of 26 March 2025. Defra anticipates APHA will primarily make the awards under this agreement. The agreement is set to be re-tendered in 2028, and the submission terms do not allow for variant bids, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural services, veterinary services, and supporting government services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply as multiple suppliers have already been awarded contracts under this framework including UK Farmcare Ltd and Staplesgrove Livestock Ltd. The open procedure allows for a broad competition enabling businesses with relevant experience and capacity, particularly those specialising in livestock management and transportation, to secure long-term government contracts and potentially expand their operations across different regions in the UK..

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for The Provision of Management, Collection, Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes ("Reactor Removal")

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the delivery of services to manage the collection, slaughter, salvage and disposal of farmed livestock for TB control purposes in England, Scotland and Wales.<br/><br/>There are three types of services which suppliers can supply to us.<br/><br/>Lot 1 (England and Wales only*), The Collection, Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes.<br/><br/>Lot 2: (Scotland only*): The Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes.<br/><br/>Lot 3: (All Regions): The Collection & Transport of Live Animal.<br/><br/>*for lots 1 and 2, a supplier can be located outside of these regions, but work will only be to deliver services in the stated regions. For example, a supplier maybe located near the English / Scottish border & choose to bid for lot 1 or lot 2.<br/><br/>The framework is open for use by Defra, APHA, Scottish Government & Welsh Government. However, in practice we expected APHA will make all, or the majority, of awards under this framework agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An open tender exercise is expected to be launched in Summer 2024

Lot 1: Collection, Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock

Lot 1 only covers England and Wales.

Renewal: It is envisaged that this framework will be re-tendered in 2028

Lot 2: Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock (Scotland Only)

Lot 2 only covers Scotland

Renewal: It is envisaged that this framework will be re-tendered in 2028

Lot 3: All Regions: The Collection & Transport of Live Animal.

Lot 3 only covers all regions in Great Britain (England, Wales & Scotland)

Renewal: It is envisaged that this framework will be re-tendered in 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011377-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

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

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

77100000 - Agricultural services

77400000 - Zoological services

85200000 - Veterinary services

90721000 - Environmental safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
1 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is envisaged that this framework will be re-tendered in 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

Defra Network eTendering Portal

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
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Beesons Limited

Manifold Valley Meats

P J King and Son

Pembrokeshire holdings ltd T/A Euro Farm Wales

Pickstock Telford Ltd

Staplegrove Livestock Ltd

T G Sargeant and Sons

UK Farmcare Ltd

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