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Electronic Animal Movement Licensing 2 (eAML2)

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 14:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Sep 2025 at 16:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 Sep 2025 at 16:00

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, located in Coventry, UK, has awarded a contract titled "Electronic Animal Movement Licensing 2 (eAML2)" under the services category. This procurement, already completed in the Award stage, involves a direct award ensuring continuity of service until March 2028. The contract amounting to GBP 735,771 with a gross value of GBP 882,925.20, involves the maintenance and support of the eAML2 system. Awarded to T.L.R. Limited, a large enterprise based in St. Albans, UK, the contract guarantees uninterrupted operation of this essential system, critical for livestock movement regulation. The procurement method, by direct award, was justified due to the technical necessity and exclusivity rights involved.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in database software development services, particularly those with expertise in maintaining bespoke systems. While T.L.R. Limited was chosen for their technical proficiency and historical involvement with the eAML2 system, other similar large-scale enterprises might prepare for future tenders by developing compatible solutions. Businesses eyeing potential involvement can track the industry developments until the replacement project by Livestock Information is implemented, potentially opening avenues for competition when the current service provision concludes in March 2028.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Animal Movement Licensing 2 (eAML2)

Notice Description

The services to be supplied are the continued support and maintenance of the custom-built eAML2 system, including its website, database, and dedicated helpdesk portal, which facilitates the regulatory reporting of livestock movements. The services will be supplied by TLR Ltd, the incumbent provider, who maintains the bespoke system and delivered the associated services. This direct award ensures the uninterrupted continuity of this critical service until a replacement can be implemented by Livestock Information (LI).

Procurement Information

Service continuity is essential to delivery and until the authority is able to recompete and tender for this, an extension has been considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a064
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083428-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212610 - Database software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£735,771 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£735,771 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T.L.R. Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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