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title: "Framework Agreement for The Provision of Management, Collection, Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes (\"Reactor Removal\")"
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published: "2025-03-26"
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# Framework Agreement for The Provision of Management, Collection, Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes ("Reactor Removal")

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045930

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement that covers the provision of management, collection, slaughter, salvage, and disposal of farmed livestock for TB control purposes in England, Scotland, and Wales. The process includes three specific lots: Lot 1 for England and Wales, Lot 2 for Scotland, and Lot 3 for all regions in Great Britain. The procurement stage is in the "Award" phase as of 26 March 2025. Defra anticipates APHA will primarily make the awards under this agreement. The agreement is set to be re-tendered in 2028, and the submission terms do not allow for variant bids, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural services, veterinary services, and supporting government services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply as multiple suppliers have already been awarded contracts under this framework including UK Farmcare Ltd and Staplesgrove Livestock Ltd. The open procedure allows for a broad competition enabling businesses with relevant experience and capacity, particularly those specialising in livestock management and transportation, to secure long-term government contracts and potentially expand their operations across different regions in the UK..

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the delivery of services to manage the collection, slaughter, salvage and disposal of farmed livestock for TB control purposes in England, Scotland and Wales.

There are three types of services which suppliers can supply to us.

Lot 1 (England and Wales only*), The Collection, Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes.

Lot 2: (Scotland only*): The Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes.

Lot 3: (All Regions): The Collection & Transport of Live Animal.

*for lots 1 and 2, a supplier can be located outside of these regions, but work will only be to deliver services in the stated regions. For example, a supplier maybe located near the English / Scottish border & choose to bid for lot 1 or lot 2.

The framework is open for use by Defra, APHA, Scottish Government & Welsh Government. However, in practice we expected APHA will make all, or the majority, of awards under this framework agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An open tender exercise is expected to be launched in Summer 2024

Lot 1: Collection, Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock

Lot 1 only covers England and Wales.

Renewal: It is envisaged that this framework will be re-tendered in 2028

Lot 2: Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock (Scotland Only)

Lot 2 only covers Scotland

Renewal: It is envisaged that this framework will be re-tendered in 2028

Lot 3: All Regions: The Collection & Transport of Live Animal.

Lot 3 only covers all regions in Great Britain (England, Wales & Scotland)

Renewal: It is envisaged that this framework will be re-tendered in 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011377-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is envisaged that this framework will be re-tendered in 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL; DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BEESONS; MANIFOLD VALLEY MEATS; P J KING AND SON; PEMBROKESHIRE HOLDINGS LTD T/A EURO FARM WALES; PICKSTOCK TELFORD; STAPLEGROVE LIVESTOCK; T G SARGEANT AND SONS; UK FARMCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77400000 - Zoological services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 90721000 - Environmental safety services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011377-2025
- 9 Oct 2024 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032472-2024
- 13 May 2024 at 14:26 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015170-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eurofarmfoods.ie/
- http://www.manifoldvalleymeats.co.uk/
- http://www.pickstocktelford.com
- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://stillmansbutchers.co.uk/
- https://ukfarmcare.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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