--- title: "Carcase Disposal and Transport Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7106c083-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7106c083-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7106c083-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7106c083-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Carcase Disposal and Transport Framework Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7106c083-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7106c083-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7106c083-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently conducting a tender for the "Carcase Disposal and Transport Framework" aimed at providing disposal and transportation services for infected or potentially infected animal carcases and by-products. This framework will serve Central Government Departments, their Agencies, and Local Authorities across the United Kingdom, including the Scottish and Welsh Governments. The tender is classified under agricultural services and was published on 1st June 2015. The initial contract period spans from 1st July 2015 to 30th June 2016, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The open procurement method invites submissions until the deadline on 16th June 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in waste management, transportation services, and biohazard disposal. Companies that specialise in agricultural or veterinary services would be well-positioned to compete given the tender's focus on dealing with infected materials, especially in the context of a disease outbreak. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to expand their service offerings and build connections with public sector organisations. ## Notice The framework agreement is intended for use by Central Government Departments and their Agencies in the United Kingdom, including the Scottish Government, Welsh Assembly Government, and Northern Ireland Executive; as well as Non-Departmental Public Bodies, and Local Authorities. The framework agreement is to provide disposal and transportation of infected o potentially infected animal carcases, animal by-products and other infected or potentially infected materials. The framework agreement is intended for use in the event of an outbreak or incident of exotic notifiable animal disease, or other emergency, although services may be called off under other circumstances as required. Framework will be for an initial 12 month period with the option to extend up to 12 months in monthly increments. For further details of the scope of services, please refer to Section 2 (Specification of Requirements) of the Invitation to Tender, details of which can be obtained via Defra's Bravo e-tendering platform. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c64f2d2-eaeb-4c62-ad1d-e897b7547203 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2015 - 30 Jun 2016 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | 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 ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c64f2d2-eaeb-4c62-ad1d-e897b7547203 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c64f2d2-eaeb-4c62-ad1d-e897b7547203 1st June 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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