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RFQ 2026/19 - Virtual fence technology cattle collar system

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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02 Jul 2026 at 13:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is initiating a procurement process for a virtual fence technology cattle collar system, identified as "RFQ 2026/19". This procurement falls under the industry category of agricultural and GPS technology equipment, with specific applications in livestock management. The location of the project is within the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, this process allows for open competition via an "open" procurement method. Prospective bidders must submit their proposals by 12:00 BST on 24th July 2026, and they can submit inquiries until 20th July 2026. The project is valued at GBP 13,000 net, and the contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 30th August 2029.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural technology solutions, particularly those with capabilities in developing and managing virtual fencing and livestock monitoring systems. Businesses with innovative solutions for deployment in challenging upland and semi-upland terrains would be well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) entities. By participating, companies can expand their market presence and demonstrate their technical expertise in providing cost-effective and advanced livestock management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ 2026/19 - Virtual fence technology cattle collar system

Notice Description

Virtual fence technology cattle collar system. The system will be deployed in upland and semi-upland conditions with variable terrain, vegetation density, and intermittent mobile network coverage. The system shall enable the definition, deployment, and management of virtual grazing boundaries and associated livestock monitoring functions in a pasture-based grazing system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c289
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062332-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

03321100 - Bovine cattle

38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
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
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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