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title: "DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of Feedstuffs for Growing Stock"
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# DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of Feedstuffs for Growing Stock

Buyer: AFBI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4a5

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of feedstuffs for growing stock in the UK, specifically the UKN0 region. This tender, titled "DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of Feedstuffs for Growing Stock," falls under the animal feedstuffs industry category and involves the procurement of goods. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded on 21 November 2024. The contract was split into four lots: feedstuffs for dairy animals, pigs, beef and sheep animals, and feed straights. The successful suppliers include John Thompson and Sons and Fane Valley Feeds Limited. The open procurement method adhered to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), incorporating a standstill period and providing full award decision information to tenderers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in animal feedstuffs supply. It allows companies to engage in long-term contracts with AFBI, contributing to research and development in sustainable livestock and renewable energy systems. With an initial two-year contract period and options to extend for up to three additional years, it provides stability and revenue growth potential. Businesses specialising in high-quality feed production for dairy, pig, beef, and sheep markets, as well as those offering competitive pricing, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts and expand their market presence within the UK's agricultural sector.

## Notice

At AFBI Hillsborough, research and development is undertaken to underpin sustainable livestock and renewable energy systems. To undertake these programmes AFBI wishes to appoint a Contractor/s to supply and deliver estimated Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals, Pigs and Growing Stock The contract will be split into 4 separate Lots: Lot 1 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals Lot 2 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs Lot 3 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals Lot 4 - Supply and delivery of Feed Straights

### Lot Information

Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals

At AFBI Hillsborough, research and development is undertaken to underpin sustainable livestock and renewable energy systems. To undertake these programmes AFBI wishes to appoint a Contractor/s to supply and deliver estimated Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals, Pigs and Growing Stock The contract will be split into 4 separate Lots: Lot 1 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals Lot 2 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs Lot 3 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals Lot 4 - Supply and delivery of Feed Straights

Options: The initial contract period is 2 years with 3 options to extend for up to 1 year each

Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs

At AFBI Hillsborough, research and development is undertaken to underpin sustainable livestock and renewable energy systems. To undertake these programmes AFBI wishes to appoint a Contractor/s to supply and deliver estimated Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals, Pigs and Growing Stock The contract will be split into 4 separate Lots: Lot 1 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals Lot 2 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs Lot 3 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals Lot 4 - Supply and delivery of Feed Straights

Options: The initial contract period is 2 years with 3 options to extend for up to 1 year each

Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals

At AFBI Hillsborough, research and development is undertaken to underpin sustainable livestock and renewable energy systems. To undertake these programmes AFBI wishes to appoint a Contractor/s to supply and deliver estimated Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals, Pigs and Growing Stock The contract will be split into 4 separate Lots: Lot 1 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals Lot 2 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs Lot 3 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals Lot 4 - Supply and delivery of Feed Straights

Options: The initial contract period is 2 years with 3 options to extend for up to 1 year each

Supply and delivery of Feed Straights

At AFBI Hillsborough, research and development is undertaken to underpin sustainable livestock and renewable energy systems. To undertake these programmes AFBI wishes to appoint a Contractor/s to supply and deliver estimated Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals, Pigs and Growing Stock The contract will be split into 4 separate Lots: Lot 1 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Dairy Animals Lot 2 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Pigs Lot 3 - Supply and delivery of Feedstuffs for Beef and Sheep Animals Lot 4 - Supply and delivery of Feed Straights

Options: The initial contract period is 2 years with 3 options to extend for up to 1 year each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037698-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | £2,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AFBI |
| Additional buyers | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5PX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FANE VALLEY FEEDS; JOHN THOMPSON AND SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037698-2024
- 1 Oct 2024 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031379-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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