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Purchase of 500 Store Lambs

Natural England

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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08 Sep 2025 at 16:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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15 Aug 2025 at 14:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

08 Aug 2025 at 08:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Purchase of 500 Store Lambs" has concluded under the buying organisation, Natural England, a public authority within the central government sector. Located in London, Natural England sought to acquire lambs conditioned for rough grazing, which must be registered organic, vaccinated against Bluetongue and scab, and delivered to a specified location within the UK. The procurement was conducted using an open method below the threshold, ensuring wide participation through open competition. The award phase has been completed, with the contract being signed on 2nd September 2025, and running from 1st October 2025 to 10th October 2025. The supplier awarded this contract is RSPB, based in Llanwddyn, and the total contract value is £48,825.

This procurement offers notable opportunities for businesses in the agriculture and livestock sectors, particularly those experienced in organic lamb production and supply. The tender's requirements for organic certification and specific animal health standards highlight opportunities for businesses that can meet these rigorous criteria. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in livestock supply chains would find this opportunity particularly fitting, as it aligns with Natural England's focus on sustainable and organic agricultural practices. The open competition process indicates a favourable environment for competitive bidding, making it an attractive prospect for capable suppliers striving to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 500 Store Lambs

Notice Description

Purchase of 500 store lambs. Lambs must be conditioned to rough grazing The lambs must be registered organic and be vaccinated for Bluetongue and scab and have a withdrawal date by mid-April 2026. They must also come with two ear tags. Please RFQ and specification for more detailed information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05835c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054787-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03322100 - Sheep

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,825 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural England
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSPB

Further Information

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