Tender

The Provision of an Animal Welfare and Dog Control Veterinary Services

ARMAGH BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, in association with Newry Mourne and Down District Council, has opened a tender for the provision of animal welfare and dog control veterinary services, as per The Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 and the Welfare of Animals (NI) Act 2011. The procurement stage is currently active, with an open competition process underway where interested service providers can submit their tenders via www.etendersni.gov.uk. The submission deadline is set for 21st May 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 14th May 2026. The procurement, primarily focusing on veterinary services, is classified under CPV codes 85200000 and 85210000, involves a gross value of £36,000, and is located within the United Kingdom, particularly the Northern Irish regions specified.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for veterinary service providers capable of delivering high-quality animal care during investigations under the specified regulations. Businesses specialising in veterinary services and animal welfare, as well as those providing domestic animal care, are ideal candidates to compete in this tender. The framework aims to establish a roster of suitably qualified service providers, fostering long-term engagements with potential contract renewals twice across two 12-month periods. Participating in this tender could enable businesses to strengthen their regional presence and expand their service offerings through collaboration with local government councils.

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Notice Title

The Provision of an Animal Welfare and Dog Control Veterinary Services

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, is seeking a Service Provider (s) for the veterinary care of animals identified in the course of investigations and related activities under The Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983. Also, on behalf of itself and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, is seeking a Service Provider (s) for the veterinary care of animals identified in the course of investigations and related activities under the Welfare of Animals (NI) Act 2011. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites tenders with a view to establishing a framework of suitably qualified Service Providers to provide and manage the veterinary care of animals identified in the course of investigations and related activities under the Welfare of Animals (NI) Act 2011 and The Dogs (NI) Order 1983

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040055-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

85210000 - Domestic animal nurseries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NEWRY MOURNCE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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