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08 Jul 2026 at 14:44

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25 Jun 2026 at 14:09

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25 Jun 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland has awarded a contract for the "DAC 16/26 Transportation and Care of Seized Farmed Animals" project. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of agricultural and related services, was conducted through a direct award method due to the urgent and specialised nature of the requirements. The contract, valued at £300,000 excluding VAT, is effective from 8th July 2026 and will run until 7th July 2029. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the primary delivery location specified in the UKN region of the United Kingdom. The contract involves the collection, housing, and care of farm animals to meet animal welfare management needs.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, particularly those that can operate within Northern Ireland. With a substantial market value and a three-year duration, businesses with expertise in animal welfare, logistics, and emergency response can benefit significantly from engaging in this project. The direct award nature of the procurement indicates a preference for specialists capable of rapidly and effectively implementing the requirements, providing an edge to experienced firms in this niche sector. This procurement process can stimulate growth for both large and medium enterprises willing to engage with central government contracts.

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Notice Title

DAC 16/26 Transportation and Care of Seized Farmed Animals

Notice Description

DAERA wishes to appoint the Supplier to arranger the collection, housing and care of farm animals which meets animal welfare management requirements.

Procurement Information

This is a very limited, specialist market and there is extreme urgency to ensure the Department can respond effectively with their Identification, Registration and Movement (IRM) powers as well as comply with all statutory duties/Regulatory obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bce8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064340-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & 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
DUNGANNON
Postcode
BT70 1HR
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

WITHHELD SECTION94 SUPPLIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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