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ID 5977015 Preliminary Market Engagement - DAERA VSAHG - Welfare and Enforcement Branch - Care of seized Animals, and disposal of animal by-product from seized animals

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DAERA)

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Planning

29 May 2025 at 13:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently in the planning stage involves the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in the United Kingdom, focusing on the care and disposal services for seized animals. It falls under the agricultural services industry category and is specifically aimed at the Northern Ireland region. Key dates include a pending preliminary market engagement, with a planned contract starting on 10th November 2025 and concluding on 9th November 2028. The total contract value is projected at £600,000, and the project is currently in the 'planning' stage, indicating preparatory activities such as market engagement are underway before a formal tender process begins.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the agricultural services, animal care, and related sectors. Companies with experience in managing animal welfare operations and facilities for seized animals, or those with capabilities in handling animal by-products, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process offers businesses both financial growth potential and the opportunity to strengthen their profile within the public sector supply chain. Businesses looking to expand their operations in Northern Ireland will find this contract particularly strategic, aligning with regional service requirements and governmental frameworks. Interested parties should consider participating in the market engagement scheduled this June to express their interest and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5977015 Preliminary Market Engagement - DAERA VSAHG - Welfare and Enforcement Branch - Care of seized Animals, and disposal of animal by-product from seized animals

Notice Description

The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Welfare and Enforcement Branch (WEB) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to undertake the care of seized Animals, and disposal of animal by-product from seized animals. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement, the WEB wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.

Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority’s Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 5977015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028500-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DAERA)
Additional Buyers

CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT DELIVERY

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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