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Bovine TB Supplementary Works C178/2025/2026

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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26 Sep 2025 at 16:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Bovine TB Supplementary Works C178/2025/2026" was conducted by the Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), headquartered in Cardiff, UK. This contract, valued at £200,000 for the 2025/26 financial year, was aimed at enhancing efforts to combat Bovine Tuberculosis through supplementary works in key Welsh regions. The tender falls under the service industry category, specifically relating to veterinary services, training, and wildlife preservation, within the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, a 'below threshold - without competition' approach, owing to technical reasons and the absence of reasonable alternatives. The contract was awarded to Mentera, a supplier based in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, marking a significant collaboration between local authorities and stakeholders to manage animal health risks. The contract was signed on 1st April 2025, and spans until 31st March 2026, with the procurement stage being complete as of the 26th of September, 2025.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural and veterinary services, offering a chance to contribute to critical public health initiatives. Companies skilled in training services and veterinary expertise, particularly those familiar with the TB landscape in Wales, will find this contract highly beneficial. With a strategic approach by the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer, participating businesses could leverage this opportunity to expand their service portfolio, collaborate on innovative epidemiological projects, and strengthen partnerships with key organisations such as APHA and Aberystwyth University. The initiative also opens doors for businesses involved in wildlife preservation, further establishing their presence within the agricultural sector while supporting sustainable practices in animal health and welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bovine TB Supplementary Works C178/2025/2026

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. 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-05a39a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060315-2025
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

80500000 - Training services

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
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / 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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