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ID 5602223 - DAERA - Supply of Official Veterinarian Services

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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14 Feb 2025 at 10:43

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22 Oct 2024 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has completed a procurement process for the supply of Official Veterinarian (OV) services across various locations in Northern Ireland. This tender, titled "ID 5602223 - DAERA – Supply of Official Veterinarian Services," falls under the services category, specifically veterinary services (CPV code 85200000). The procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender was subdivided into two lots: Lot 1, which covers OVs for Northern Ireland Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Inspection facilities, valued at GBP 6,067,069.55, awarded to MISTEV Export Health Certification Limited; and Lot 2, which covers OVs for Northern Ireland Meat Establishments, valued at GBP 3,097,101.28, awarded to Eville Jones G.B. Limited. Both lots included an option for extension by two additional one-year periods, though the initial contract is for 720 days.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in veterinary and related services. Companies with expertise in veterinary controls and activities, especially those with robust staffing, resource management, training, and contract management capabilities, would find this tender particularly well-suited. Additionally, attention to social value and cost management could provide competitive advantages. The procurement process allows such businesses the chance to expand their service offerings within the public sector, establish long-term contracts, and build a reputable portfolio through fulfilling critical public health and veterinary roles in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

ID 5602223 - DAERA - Supply of Official Veterinarian Services

Notice Description

DAERA is seeking to establish a contract for the supply of Official Veterinarian (OV) services to deliver official controls and official activities in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The OVs will be considered as the Supplier's key personnel throughout the lifetime of the Contract. This is solely a services contract, there will be no opportunity for employment with the Buyer through this Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supply of OVs for Northern Ireland Sanitary and Phytosanitary SPS Inspection facilities

DAERA is seeking to establish a contract for the supply of Official Veterinarian (OV) services to deliver official controls and official activities in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The OVs will be considered as the Supplier's key personnel throughout the lifetime of the Contract. This is solely a services contract, there will be no opportunity for employment with the Buyer through this Contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, the Buyer will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods ofup to one year each.

Lot 2 - Supply of OVs for Northern Ireland Meat Establishments slaughterhouses, cutting plants and cold stores

DAERA is seeking to establish a contract for the supply of Official Veterinarian (OV) services to deliver official controls and official activities in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The OVs will be considered as the Supplier's key personnel throughout the lifetime of the Contract. This is solely a services contract, there will be no opportunity for employment with the Buyer through this Contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, the Buyer will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods ofup to one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b051
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005086-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,502,460 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,502,460 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,164,170 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EVILLE JONES G.B.

MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION

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