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Provision of Livestock Feed for Pigs

University of Leeds

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20 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is in the planning stage of procuring a sole supplier for the provision of pig feed to its National Pig Centre, located in Tadcaster, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "Provision of Livestock Feed for Pigs," falls under the industry category of prepared animal feeds for farm and other animals (CPV code: 15710000). The contract, estimated at £5.5 million and for a quantity of 4200 tonnes per year, requires tailored nutrition for both outdoor breeding sows and an indoor commercial herd, with a future notice date set for 31 March 2025. Antony Wilkinson is the contact point at the University of Leeds for this procurement process.

This tender provides lucrative growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying high-quality livestock feed with reliable delivery and flexibility in feed formulations. Companies with expertise in animal nutrition, especially those that adhere to strict biosecurity and sustainability standards, will find this tender particularly suited to their strengths. Additionally, access to expert nutritionists and the ability to adjust feed compositions based on research trials are critical factors, making this an ideal opportunity for suppliers specialising in tailored livestock feed solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Livestock Feed for Pigs

Notice Description

The University of Leeds seeks a sole supplier for the provision of pig feed to its National Pig Centre based in Tadcaster, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The centre operates state-of-the-art facilities and requires tailored nutrition for its herds, including outdoor breeding sows and an indoor commercial herd, with feed quantities varying due to research trials. The contract demands reliable delivery, flexibility to adjust feed formulations, access to expert nutritionists, and adherence to strict biosecurity and sustainability standards. Estimated at 4200 tonnes per year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Leeds seeks a sole supplier for the provision of pig feed to its National Pig Centre based in Tadcaster, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The centre operates state-of-the-art facilities and requires tailored nutrition for its herds, including outdoor breeding sows and an indoor commercial herd, with feed quantities varying due to research trials. The contract demands reliable delivery, flexibility to adjust feed formulations, access to expert nutritionists, and adherence to strict biosecurity and sustainability standards. Estimated at 4200 tonnes per year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e566
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006370-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15710000 - Prepared animal feeds for farm and other animals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Leeds
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9BT
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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