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title: "Vermin Control and Badger Mitigation"
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# Vermin Control and Badger Mitigation

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a7ebb6e-b4b9-4b30-b0b4-76e44098de22

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Vermin Control and Badger Mitigation" is being conducted by Defra, with Mrs Lisa Tuck as the contact point. Based in Peterborough, United Kingdom, the process falls under the industry category of infrastructure works consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, as of 5th February 2026, having been published on 1st December 2025. The contract, valued at £273,954.82, will commence on 17th November 2025 and conclude on 20th November 2026. The procurement method involves a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the work will be carried out in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure works consultancy services, particularly those experienced in vermin control and badger mitigation. Although it is not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capability to manage projects within this framework can gain a foothold in similar ecological or wildlife management sectors. With a substantial contract value, companies that deliver innovative, compliant, and eco-friendly solutions would particularly benefit from engaging in this procurement opportunity, potentially leading to further projects and collaborations with buyers such as Defra.

## Notice

Vermin Control and Badger Mitigation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4cd8a0-2c0f-4933-b19d-dfd96265f785 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £273,954 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4cd8a0-2c0f-4933-b19d-dfd96265f785
- 1 Dec 2025 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/536023c3-3d6b-4b87-98b5-dcc85da09e90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4cd8a0-2c0f-4933-b19d-dfd96265f785
  5th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/536023c3-3d6b-4b87-98b5-dcc85da09e90
  1st December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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