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ID 6190132 - DAERA - VSAHG - Haulage and Slaughter of TB/BR EBL Reactor Animals - Preliminary Market Engagement

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 12:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "ID 6190132 - DAERA - VSAHG - Haulage and Slaughter of TB/BR EBL Reactor Animals". This procurement aims to establish contracts for services related to the haulage and slaughter of TB, BR, and EBL infected cattle, to be executed within the United Kingdom, specifically Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently focusing on preliminary market engagement, with interested participants required to submit a completed questionnaire via eTendersNI by 30th April 2026. This stage is crucial in assessing market interest and helps in refining the procurement approach. The CPD - Supplies and Services Division acts as the procuring entity, offering a centralised procurement function for Northern Ireland's central government.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in agricultural services, transportation, and animal handling. Suitable businesses would be those with experience in handling contracts for government bodies and those capable of managing the logistical and operational demands of cattle haulage and slaughter services. Engaging in this tender can enable businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector, potentially leading to long-term contracts from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030 under the detailed lot structure. This process offers a competitive edge to companies prepared for timely and comprehensive engagement, starting from the market engagement phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6190132 - DAERA - VSAHG - Haulage and Slaughter of TB/BR EBL Reactor Animals - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with Supplier(s) to provide the Haulage and Slaughter of TB, BR and EBL Infected Cattle. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement DAERA wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The Questionnaire can be located within the Tender documents area in eTendersNI. Interested Suppliers should download the questionnaire, complete and upload into the messaging function within eTendersNI by 3pm Thursday 30th April 2026. Any clarifications can also be submitted using the messaging function before the closing date.

Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority’s Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 6190132. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above. Details of additional participating bodies can be found detailed within the questionnaire document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068003
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032830-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIMAVADY
Postcode
BT49 9HP
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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