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title: "DAERA - HAULAGE AND SLAUGHTER OF bTB, Br AND EBL INFECTED CATTLE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039593"
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# DAERA - HAULAGE AND SLAUGHTER OF bTB, Br AND EBL INFECTED CATTLE

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039593

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has awarded contracts for the provision of services related to the haulage and slaughter of cattle infected with bTB, Br, and EBL. The procurement process included three lots covering different regions, with active contracts signed for each lot on 14th March 2023. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method was an open procedure. The awarded contracts have a total value of £9,730,095.88 GBP, with the main contracting company being W.D. MEATS.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in agricultural services, especially those experienced in cattle transportation and slaughter. The contract specifications involve collecting infected cattle, transporting them to slaughter facilities, and arranging disposal. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is the buying organisation, and the procurement stages have progressed to the award phase. The locations covered include various regions in Northern Ireland, providing a chance for local businesses to participate in these contracts and expand their operations.

## Notice

DAERA requires Contractor(s) to provide services to: * collect the infected or suspected cattle from farms or other notified locations and transport them to their slaughter establishment. * slaughter infected or suspected cattle within 24hours of arrival to the slaughter facility; and * arrange for the disposal of any unfit/condemned meat/carcases (transport to and disposal at suitable rendering plant(s). This contract is divided into three (3) Lots: * Lot 1 - The Western Region will cover the Omagh, Dungannon, and Enniskillen; * Lot 2 - The Northern Region will cover the Strabane, Coleraine, Ballymena, and Mallusk; * Lot 3 - The Eastern Region will cover the Newtownards, Armagh and Newry

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - The Western Region will cover the Omagh, Dungannon, and Enniskillen;

DAERA requires Contractor(s) to provide services to: * collect the infected or suspected cattle from farms or other notified locations and transport them to their slaughter establishment. * slaughter infected or suspected cattle within 24hours of arrival to the slaughter facility; and * arrange for the disposal of any unfit/condemned meat/carcases (transport to and disposal at suitable rendering plant(s). This contract is divided into three (3) Lots: * Lot 1 - The Western Region will cover the Omagh, Dungannon, and Enniskillen; * Lot 2 - The Northern Region will cover the Strabane, Coleraine, Ballymena, and Mallusk; * Lot 3 - The Eastern Region will cover the Newtownards, Armagh and Newry. Additional information: The figure in II.1.7 represents a total estimated monetary value that reflects that this Contract incurs both receipts to the department i.e. salvage as well as costs e.g. Haulage cost, Condemnation cost, Annual costs. The pricing strategy. applied and the setting of cost/profit margins are a commercial decision for economic operators when submitting a bid.

Options: The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Contract for any Extension Period up to and including 12 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Contract Term by giving the Contractor no less than one 1 Month's written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.

Renewal: The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Contract for any Extension Period up to and including 12 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Contract Term by giving the Contractor no less than one (1) Month's written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.

Lot 2 - The Northern Region will cover the Strabane, Coleraine, Ballymena, and Mallusk;

DAERA requires Contractor(s) to provide services to: * collect the infected or suspected cattle from farms or other notified locations and transport them to their slaughter establishment. * slaughter infected or suspected cattle within 24hours of arrival to the slaughter facility; and * arrange for the disposal of any unfit/condemned meat/carcases (transport to and disposal at suitable rendering plant(s). This contract is divided into three (3) Lots: * Lot 1 - The Western Region will cover the Omagh, Dungannon, and Enniskillen; * Lot 2 - The Northern Region will cover the Strabane, Coleraine, Ballymena, and Mallusk; * Lot 3 - The Eastern Region will cover the Newtownards, Armagh and Newry. Additional information: The figure in II.1.7 represents a total estimated monetary value that reflects that this Contract incurs both receipts to the department i.e. salvage as well as costs e.g. Haulage cost, Condemnation cost, Annual costs. The pricing strategy. applied and the setting of cost/profit margins are a commercial decision for economic operators when submitting a bid.

Options: The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Contract for any Extension Period up to and including 12 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Contract Term by giving the Contractor no less than one 1 Month's written notice prior tothe end of the Initial Term.

Renewal: The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Contract for any Extension Period up to and including 12 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Contract Term by giving the Contractor no less than one (1) Month's written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.

Lot 3 - The Eastern Region will cover the Newtownards, Armagh and Newry

DAERA requires Contractor(s) to provide services to: * collect the infected or suspected cattle from farms or other notified locations and transport them to their slaughter establishment. * slaughter infected or suspected cattle within 24hours of arrival to the slaughter facility; and * arrange for the disposal of any unfit/condemned meat/carcases (transport to and disposal at suitable rendering plant(s). This contract is divided into three (3) Lots: * Lot 1 - The Western Region will cover the Omagh, Dungannon, and Enniskillen; * Lot 2 - The Northern Region will cover the Strabane, Coleraine, Ballymena, and Mallusk; * Lot 3 - The Eastern Region will cover the Newtownards, Armagh and Newry. Additional information: The figure in II.1.5 represents a total estimated monetary value that reflects that this Contract incurs both receipts to the department i.e. salvage as well as costs e.g. Haulage cost, Condemnation cost, Annual costs. The pricing strategy. applied and the setting of cost/profit margins are a commercial decision for economic operators when submitting a bid.

Options: The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Contract for any Extension Period up to and including 12 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Contract Term by giving the Contractor no less than one 1 Month's written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.

Renewal: The Client may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of this Contract for any Extension Period up to and including 12 months commencing from the expiry date of the original Contract Term by giving the Contractor no less than one (1) Month's written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007502-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | To be reviewed when the Contract period is due to expire. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,713,095 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | : DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BALLLYKELLY |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BT49 5HP |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W.D. MEATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007502-2023
- 6 Jan 2023 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000401-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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