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DAC 04/26 Provision of Field Veterinarians for DAERA VSAHG

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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09 Mar 2026 at 10:30

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25 Feb 2026 at 09:39

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24 Feb 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), focused on the provision of Field Veterinarians for the DAERA Veterinary Service Animal Health Group (VSAHG). The contract was awarded to Mistev Export Health Certification Ltd for a period from 10th March 2026 to 9th March 2027, with a total contract value of £2,436,000. This direct award was issued under conditions of extreme urgency, as permitted by UK regulations. The contract is aimed at ensuring ongoing animal welfare and public health standards across various locations in Northern Ireland, including direct offices, farms, and livestock markets, demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration to maintain a competitive agricultural sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in veterinary services, specifically those with expertise in animal welfare, inspection, and disease surveillance. The nature of the contract, involving collaboration across different work settings and the need for decision-making expertise, makes it particularly suitable for firms with a strong track record in veterinary public health and sector compliance. Engaging in this contract can place businesses in a pivotal role within the Northern Ireland agricultural community, fostering business growth and enhancing sector resilience and competitiveness.

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Notice Title

DAC 04/26 Provision of Field Veterinarians for DAERA VSAHG

Notice Description

The contract will cover the supply of temporary Veterinary Officer (VO) services. The primary role of the VO is to undertake a wide range of inspection, disease surveillance and eradication tasks to maintain high levels of animal welfare and public health standards. VO duties are performed across Northern Ireland and span various different work areas including DAERA Direct Offices, farms and livestock markets etc. This role requires strong leadership, decision-making and collaboration ensuring that Northern Ireland's agricultural sector remains resilient, compliant and competitive.

Procurement Information

Direct award conditions and permissible justifications are set out under Chapter 3 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act. DAERA are proceeding with a direct award on the grounds set out under paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 where the following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a)the goods, services or works to be supplied under the public contract are strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency, and (b)as a result the public contract cannot be awarded on the basis of a competitive tendering procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020763-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,030,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,030,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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

MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION

Further Information

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