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title: "Livestock Transport & Disposal Framework Agreement (Re-Tender)"
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buyer: "DEFRA (ON BEHALF OF THE ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA))"
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# Livestock Transport & Disposal Framework Agreement (Re-Tender)

Buyer: DEFRA (ON BEHALF OF THE ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA))  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-425ff486-da4e-423d-9f94-9afaa6a5f7cf

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking to renew its Livestock Transport & Disposal Framework Agreement, with opportunities available in eight geographical regions across England, Scotland, and Wales. The engagement end date for this tender is 24 May 2024. DEFRA is the buying organisation based in London, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a focus on services related to refuse and waste, animal husbandry, and toxic waste disposal.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing rendering, incineration, mobile incineration, and ADR transport services, particularly those experienced in dealing with toxic and infectious substances. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this framework agreement. Businesses interested in participating should contact mandy.worsnop@defra.gov.uk by 17 May 2024 to receive more information and submit any initial queries by 31 May 2024.

## Notice

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to advise the market that the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking to renew its Provision of Livestock Disposal and Transport Framework Agreement and appoint providers to a new Framework Agreement for the continued provision of disposal and ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) transport services across England, Scotland and Wales. The services will be required in eight (8) geographical regions across England, Wales and Scotland. The Agreement will be divided into two (2) Lots which will cover animal disease outbreak and incident support work. The services required will be split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1. Disposal & ADR Transport Services * Rendering * Incineration & Mobile Incineration Lot 2. ADR Transport Services * UN Class 6 (Toxic and Infectious Substances) APHA is an Executive Agency of Defra and delivers the Animal Health and Welfare policies of the Defra, Scottish Government and Welsh Government across Great Britain (GB). One of its principal functions is the safeguarding of animal health and welfare and public health, which in turn supports economic growth and trade. APHA has a critical role in the control and eradication of endemic and exotic notifiable and reportable diseases including responding to Outbreaks and Incidents, for example Notifiable Avian Disease or swine fever. APHA and other GB government (central, devolved and local authorities) may have a need to employ a range of contractors to deliver certain types of work on its behalf. Interested parties should email mandy.worsnop@defra.gov.uk by 17 May 2024 if you would like the slide pack relating to this requirement sent to you. (This will be issued on / before 24 May 2024.) On review of the slide pack, if you have further initial queries please submit them in writing to the contact above by 31 May 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf490a4-f89f-4b06-9100-5fad84005499 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 May 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA (ON BEHALF OF THE ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA)) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil

## Release History

- 10 May 2024 at 14:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf490a4-f89f-4b06-9100-5fad84005499

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf490a4-f89f-4b06-9100-5fad84005499
  10th May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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