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title: "Purchase of 500 store lambs"
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# Purchase of 500 store lambs

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57ad4164-6e77-4b0c-b8e9-cd44a0fb1637

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## Summary

Natural England, located at Cherry Lodge Farm in Salisbury, Wiltshire, has awarded the contract to purchase 500 Welsh Mountain store lambs from the supplier RSPB. The procurement process, now at the Award stage, was conducted as an open procedure (below threshold). The tender was initially published on 22nd August 2024, with responses due by 6th September 2024. The contract is valued at £45,000 and requires the delivery of lambs acclimatised to rough or conservation grazing in North Wales, with a contract period from 1st November 2024 to 15th November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the livestock sector, particularly those specialising in Welsh Mountain sheep. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is noted to be suitable for such entities. Winning this contract can enhance business growth by providing financial gain and the potential for future contracts with public sector organisations like Natural England, which focuses on environmental conservation and land management. Businesses providing robust supply chains and expertise in grazing management are well-suited for this opportunity.

## Notice

Natural England require 500 Welsh Mountain store lambs for winter grazing. The sheep must be Welsh Mountain Sheep from the North Wales region and be acclimatised to rough grazing or conservation grazing management. These store lambs are to be used for winter grazing and then sold for meat for the following spring. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to ben.hanley@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on 06/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ben.hanley@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a947574e-c97b-4654-a6ea-a50dff24a54b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP3 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSPB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03322100 - Sheep

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a947574e-c97b-4654-a6ea-a50dff24a54b
- 22 Aug 2024 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1d6aa7-a08c-43f4-9503-bcc6d3b6a628

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a947574e-c97b-4654-a6ea-a50dff24a54b
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1d6aa7-a08c-43f4-9503-bcc6d3b6a628
  22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ec27212-df1e-4229-aaeb-56ff123a1e4e
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89d81ec7-79bf-4489-949a-5a4fd9bf30ca
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/511f9574-408e-48bb-b516-1b6731540aed
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8421d255-10fc-48a1-9b7a-e0f2a2ef132d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ba634ad9-fd2f-4785-86fe-027a89866281

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