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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 1

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland has completed the procurement process for the supply of specialist gas engineering services to infected and high-risk tracing sites affected by notifiable avian epizootic disease. The procurement relates to the DAC 89/25 - DAERA Lot 1, with the contracting authority based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The process employed a direct procurement method due to urgent needs attributed to epizootic disease risks and statutory requirements to mitigate impacts on the economy and animal welfare. The standstill period concludes on 11 March 2026, with the contract commencing from 13 March 2026 through to 12 March 2027. The focus is within the agricultural services industry category, highlighting the importance of timely and effective response mechanisms in mitigating disease incidents.

The procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in gas engineering services, particularly those capable of addressing emergency needs in a regulated environment. Given the specialist nature of the services required, enterprises with technical expertise in responding to avian disease outbreaks would be well-suited for participation. VAN ECK UK LIMITED, identified as a small to medium enterprise, will provide services under the contract, showcasing opportunities for SMEs to engage in government contracts that address specific operational challenges. Companies with experience in similar sectors, especially those with a track record in agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, can draw insights and benchmark their capabilities against this procurement undertaking.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAC 89/25 - DAERA - THE SUPPLY OF SPECIALIST GAS ENGINEERING SERVICES TO INFECTED AND HIGH-RISK TRACING SITES IN NORTHERN IRELAND - LOT 1

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018500-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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

CPV Codes

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
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

VAN ECK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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