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

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:42

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28 Jan 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has completed the procurement process for the supply of specialist gas engineering services to manage infected and high-risk tracing sites related to notifiable avian epizootic diseases. The process, identified as DAC 89/25, involved a direct award procurement method, conducted under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement, categorised under services within agricultural and gas-related industries, is set to cover locations across Northern Ireland. The award status is pending as of 10th February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 21st February 2026 and conclude on 20th February 2027.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the gas engineering sector, particularly those with expertise in managing high-risk and technologically specialised services. Companies that are capable of responding rapidly to urgent and critical situations, such as the outbreak of avian diseases, stand to benefit from engaging in such public contracts. Large enterprises, like Livetec Systems Limited, a prominent supplier involved in the awarded contract, are expected to leverage their scale and technical capabilities to fulfil the demanding requirements of this procurement project. The focus on critical industries such as agriculture and engineering demonstrates substantial potential for specialised service providers aiming to expand their footprint within government contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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/011770-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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