Tender

Provision of On-Farm Carcase Pickup Services Framework Agreement

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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TenderUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 14:07

Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 13:02

Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 15:40

Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking suppliers for the Provision of On-Farm Carcase Pickup Services Framework Agreement. Located in London, the APHA operates under the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This public procurement opportunity, currently in the tender stage, is aimed at sourcing farm labour and specialised equipment for the removal of carcases during disease outbreaks, such as avian influenza. The open procedure is designed to gather tenders through the Atamis e-procurement system by 7 May 2026, with inquiries allowed until 17 April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2026 and could be extended until 31 March 2030, reaching a potential contract value of £36 million.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural services, animal husbandry, and business professional services. Companies with the capability to provide quick response teams, specialised equipment, and comprehensive services including cleansing and disinfection stand to benefit greatly. With award criteria focusing on technical capability, sustainability, and pricing, this tender could be highly beneficial for SMEs aiming to expand into governmental contracts and specialist services in the agriculture industry, making it an attractive proposition for suitable enterprises across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Provision of On-Farm Carcase Pickup Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The intention of this Framework Agreement is to allow the Authority to access the services of farm labour resource and/or specialised equipment to assist in the removal of carcases following a disease outbreak. To note that this requirement could be for any species of animal following disease confirmation and culling, but as an example these Services could follow Whole House Gassing (WHG) of poultry. The Framework Provider(s) shall provide a team of Staff as required and agreed by the Authority, to an Infected Premises (IP) to remove carcases and load them into a bulker for disposal. Other services may include, but are not limited to Preliminary Cleansing and Disinfection, but under the direction of an Authority representative, usually the Authority Case Officer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible extension to 31 March 2030 with 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Planning Information

The Animal and Plant Health Agency are conducting a market engagement exercise to better understand the interest, capability and capacity of the supply market to provide the required services. If you wish to participate in this market engagement exercise, you are invited to request a copy of the market engagement pack via email to: mandy.worsnop@defra.gov.uk by 5pm,10 October 2025. Please use the subject title “Carcase Pick Up Market Engagement” in your request. Feedback and any questions concerning the requirement should be returned to the same email address no later than 17:00 on 17 October 2025. Any future tender exercise will be conducted through the Defra eSourcing portal. If your organisation is not already registered you can create an account at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome. This engagement does not constitute a formal notice to tender and there is no guarantee APHA will proceed with an external tendering exercise to create a framework or other form of contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a634
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029816-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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