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DAC 89/25 - DAERA - THE SUPPLY OF SPECIALIST GAS ENGINEERING SERVICES TO INFECTED AND HIGH-RISK TRACING SITES (NOTIFIABLE AVIAN EPIZOOTIC DISEASE) IN NORTHERN IRELAND - LOT 2

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has completed its procurement process for the supply of specialist gas engineering services to sites infected and at high risk due to notifiable avian epizootic diseases in Northern Ireland. Conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations, this contract, titled "DAC 89/25 - DAERA - THE SUPPLY OF SPECIALIST GAS ENGINEERING SERVICES TO INFECTED AND HIGH-RISK TRACING SITES," covers agricultural and forestry services and spans a contract period from 20 February 2026 to 19 February 2027. The procurement was carried out using a direct award method due to urgent technical reasons, and Livetec Systems Limited, based in Canterbury, has been awarded the contract. The procurement method emphasised the need for immediate availability of services to safeguard animal health and the rural economy, with the total contract value amounting to £600,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gas engineering services within the agricultural and forestry sectors. Such contracts are vital for entities that can deliver swift and specialised solutions for high-stakes situations involving animal diseases. DAERA's statutory responsibility to ensure effective response to avian diseases highlights the necessity for a responsive and reliable service provider, ensuring business continuity and compliance with regulatory obligations. Large companies equipped with the right expertise and resources to address the industry's unique challenges stand to benefit significantly, offering growth prospects through participation in similar high-value tenders.

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Notice Title

DAC 89/25 - DAERA - THE SUPPLY OF SPECIALIST GAS ENGINEERING SERVICES TO INFECTED AND HIGH-RISK TRACING SITES (NOTIFIABLE AVIAN EPIZOOTIC DISEASE) IN NORTHERN IRELAND - LOT 2

Notice Description

DAERA HAVE A REQUIREMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF SPECIALIST GAS ENGINEERING SERVICES TO INFECTED AND HIGH-RISK TRACING SITES (NOTIFIABLE AVIAN EPIZOOTIC DISEASE) IN NORTHERN IRELAND.

Procurement Information

DAERA has a statutory responsibility to provide for a response to epizootic list A diseases, which if left unchecked would have a major impact on the NI economy, compromise animal health and welfare, impact rural stakeholder wellbeing. Avian Influenza, (Highly Pathogenic and Low Pathogenic types) are important avian diseases which can affect kept poultry. Industry is at risk from disease incursion through transmission of the disease from wild bird populations. This is a limited, specialist market and there is extreme urgency to ensure the Department can respond effectively to imminent outbreaks and comply with all statutory duties/Regulatory obligations, including Regulation 1099/2009.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018145-2026
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

24 - Chemical products

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


CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVETEC SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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