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title: "Provision of Poultry Culling Services Framework Agreement (Re-Tender)"
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buyer: "DEFRA (ON BEHALF OF THE ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA))"
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# Provision of Poultry Culling Services Framework Agreement (Re-Tender)

Buyer: DEFRA (ON BEHALF OF THE ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA))  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78a6696c-f525-4063-81bf-f350e6ce2a5d

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) through DEFRA is seeking to renew its Provision of Poultry Culling Services Framework Agreement. This procurement involves the delivery of poultry culling services in eight geographical regions across England, Wales, and Scotland. The agreement comprises four Lots covering different aspects of animal disease outbreak and incident support work, such as containerised gassing unit services, poultry catching services, and supply of gases. Interested parties can request further information until 19 Jun 2024, with initial queries due by 28 Jun 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the agricultural services and animal husbandry sectors to engage in providing essential services for disease control and eradication. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in animal health and welfare services are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. The tendering process is in the planning stage, with engagement activities ongoing to inform potential suppliers about the requirements and process details.

## 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 Poultry Culling Services Framework Agreement and appoint providers to a new Framework Agreement for the continued provision of poultry culling services across England, Scotland and Wales. Some of these Goods and Services will be delivered side by side with government employees and other contracted bodies - while some will be expected to be delivered independently (under the direction of the Contracting Body). The services will be required in eight (8) geographical regions across England, Wales and Scotland. The Agreement will be divided into four (4) Lots which will cover animal disease outbreak and incident support work. * Lot 1. Containerised Gassing Unit (CGU) services, including the Supply of Gasses and Poultry Catching Services * Lot 2. Poultry Catching Services * Lot 3. Supply of Gasses for Containerised Gassing Units (CGUs) * Lot 4. Whole House Gassing (WHG) services 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. 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 19 Jun 2024 if you would like the slide pack relating to this requirement sent to you. (This will be issued on / before 21 June 2024.) On review of the slide pack, if you have further initial queries please submit them in writing to the contact above by 28 Jun 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/292ec355-999d-4063-bac0-7e6a1b50653e |
| 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 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Jun 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

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2024 at 14:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/292ec355-999d-4063-bac0-7e6a1b50653e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/292ec355-999d-4063-bac0-7e6a1b50653e
  10th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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