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Bovine TB Supplementary Works

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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26 Sep 2025 at 15:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract titled "Bovine TB Supplementary Works" as part of the Rural Investment Scheme to enhance projects in Wales, specifically Pembrokeshire and North Wales. This contract falls under the industry categories of specialist training services, training facilities, veterinary services, and wildlife preservation services. Located in the UK, the project has been procured through a direct method, describing the purchase as below threshold - without competition, due to unique technical reasons that allow only a specific supplier to fulfil the requirements. Mentera, a supplier with a regional presence in Ceredigion, has been identified as the successful supplier. The contract commenced on 12th April 2025 and will run until 11th April 2026, with a total budget of £200,000 for the financial year 2025/26.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in veterinary services, specifically those specialising in managing bovine TB and wildlife preservation. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in epidemiology and badger population management can significantly benefit. Additionally, businesses providing training related to agriculture, veterinary practices, and risk communication might find growth opportunities by engaging in future phases or related projects. The specialized nature of the contracted work suggests that companies with a proven track record of working with the agricultural and veterinary sectors are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The Welsh Government's strategic focus on combatting threats to animal health and welfare presents ongoing prospects for collaboration and development in these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bovine TB Supplementary Works

Notice Description

Building on the success of both the Pembrokeshire Project and the North Wales Project Rural Investment Scheme (RIS) funding has been provided to take forward supplementary works in these areas. The lead or the Bovine TB Supplementary works will be Mentera. Evidence has been provided from the Pembrokeshire and North Wales Projects to prove that this type of work can only be taken forward by the Veterinary Delivery Partners (VDP) and Iechyd Da in the South and Mentera in this case are the only company who works in alignment with all the veterinary practices across Wales. There is absence of competition (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. bTB training for vets, Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATT) and farmers: Providing accessible bTB training with reference to different TB regions of Wales; building on project specific training from the Pembrokeshire & North Wales projects. Developing a framework for a successor to Cymorth TB. Identifying & engaging with groups within the projects including ATTs & young farmers and encompassing the industry as a whole. WGS of local bTB investigations: Enhanced Whole Genome Sequencing investigations in support of local epidemiological investigations into herd breakdowns & local risk. Developing closer working between APHA & Aberystwyth University bTB epidemiology expertise. Understand badger populations for bTB risk; Badger population estimations & local population structure investigations will add value to the Wales Badger Found Dead surveillance disease prevalence estimations and support a more holistic approach to bTB risk management. Supporting more research into badger population genetics at a local level to improve understanding of differences between populations confined within geographical boundaries. Communicate bTB risks from movements: Communicating bTB risks from cattle movements in support of the "keep-it-out" strategy. Illustrating numbers, frequency & intensity of cattle movements to improve messages around risks. The total cost for delivery of the above will be PS200,000 for the financial year 2025/26 for the duration of 1 year. The above funding will be used towards the strategic approach of the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO): to combat the rising tide of threats to animal health & welfare, ecosystems and society.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a37e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060275-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80520000 - Training facilities

85200000 - Veterinary services

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENTERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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