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title: "Parsonage Farm - Cattle Handling"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2025-02-06"
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# Parsonage Farm - Cattle Handling

Buyer: NE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fde4623-c1f9-42e5-ace1-de2ca2031d99

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## Summary

Natural England has initiated a planning process for the procurement of a cattle handling system at Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve, titled "Parsonage Farm - Cattle Handling." This project falls under the industry category of construction machinery and equipment. The project is currently in the planning stage, with an early engagement notice having been published. The goal is to design, build, and maintain a comprehensive stand-alone cattle handling system that ensures safety for livestock and staff. Key dates include the end of the engagement period on 14 February 2025 and the projected completion of the build by mid-October 2025. The procurement process aims to gather information from potential suppliers through a Request For Information (RFI).

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural equipment design and construction. Companies with expertise in creating robust, multifunctional cattle handling systems are well-suited to participate. The project needs to cater to a herd of 145 Longhorn cattle and include facilities for drafting animals, loading onto lorries, and other handling tasks. Interested suppliers can request full details and submit their expressions of interest to potentially influence the final procurement specifications. This opportunity is particularly pertinent for enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive design, build, and maintenance solutions.

## Notice

This PIN relates to a Request For Information (RFI) which Natural England are undertaking in advance of any future procurement exercise for the Cattle Handling Solution at Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve. Natural England would like to gather information from suppliers who offer a design and build cattle handling system. The requirement is to design, build and maintain a stand-alone system to provide a safe working environment for both livestock and staff. The farm has a herd of 145 Longhorn cattle and the handling system must be able to perform several functions such as drafting of animals, loading onto haulage lorries, hoof trimming crushes and all animal handling tasks that occur throughout the farming year. The build must be complete by Mid October 2025. Full details of the scope can be requested by emailing: Emma.Strong@defra.gov.uk A scope and brief questionnaire will be issued upon expression of interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b16e63-d147-4eb1-af71-519a41e3d426 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | NE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 14:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b16e63-d147-4eb1-af71-519a41e3d426

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b16e63-d147-4eb1-af71-519a41e3d426
  6th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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