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Export of British livestock genetics

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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05 Feb 2026 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Export of British livestock genetics" was conducted by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, a central government public authority based in Coventry, UK. This procurement, classified under the services category, aims to advance the UK's reputation in exporting high-quality livestock genetics. The procurement process was carried out via a direct method, below threshold without competition. The contract was subsequently awarded on 5th February 2026 to UKTAG, a supplier located in Birmingham. The contract is set to commence on 31st March 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028, valued at £75,000. The award phase of this procurement process is complete, with all relevant contract documents published as of 5th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies involved in agricultural services, particularly those specialising in livestock genetics. Such businesses stand to benefit from participating in international trade shows and collaborative programmes that enhance the UK's agrisector on the global stage. SMEs like UKTAG, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the kind of enterprise well-suited for such tenders, benefiting from association with influential partners and government networks. Enterprises with a focus on trade and international market visibility could find growth opportunities in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Export of British livestock genetics

Notice Description

Positioning the UK as a supplier of high-quality meat products also encompasses the UK's world leading bovine, ovine and porcine genetics, and this area of work positions the UK in targeted markets and events as the go to source for high quality livestock and genetics which in-turn supports our global reputation work for meat and meat products. We successfully collaborate with the British Livestock Genetics, the UK Trade Access Group and the British Pig Association to deliver the coordinated programme on the ground, in terms of trade show participation and important high-level inward missions to showcasethe UK agrisector. This partnership works closely with our Department for Business & Trade and our International Embassy network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06489b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010345-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKTAG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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