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title: "ID 5602223 - DAERA - Supply of Official Veterinarian Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b051"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# ID 5602223 - DAERA - Supply of Official Veterinarian Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b051

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has completed a procurement process for the supply of Official Veterinarian (OV) services across various locations in Northern Ireland. This tender, titled "ID 5602223 - DAERA – Supply of Official Veterinarian Services," falls under the services category, specifically veterinary services (CPV code 85200000). The procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender was subdivided into two lots: Lot 1, which covers OVs for Northern Ireland Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Inspection facilities, valued at GBP 6,067,069.55, awarded to MISTEV Export Health Certification Limited; and Lot 2, which covers OVs for Northern Ireland Meat Establishments, valued at GBP 3,097,101.28, awarded to Eville Jones G.B. Limited. Both lots included an option for extension by two additional one-year periods, though the initial contract is for 720 days.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in veterinary and related services. Companies with expertise in veterinary controls and activities, especially those with robust staffing, resource management, training, and contract management capabilities, would find this tender particularly well-suited. Additionally, attention to social value and cost management could provide competitive advantages. The procurement process allows such businesses the chance to expand their service offerings within the public sector, establish long-term contracts, and build a reputable portfolio through fulfilling critical public health and veterinary roles in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

DAERA is seeking to establish a contract for the supply of Official Veterinarian (OV) services to deliver official controls and official activities in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The OVs will be considered as the Supplier's key personnel throughout the lifetime of the Contract. This is solely a services contract, there will be no opportunity for employment with the Buyer through this Contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supply of OVs for Northern Ireland Sanitary and Phytosanitary SPS Inspection facilities

DAERA is seeking to establish a contract for the supply of Official Veterinarian (OV) services to deliver official controls and official activities in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The OVs will be considered as the Supplier's key personnel throughout the lifetime of the Contract. This is solely a services contract, there will be no opportunity for employment with the Buyer through this Contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, the Buyer will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods ofup to one year each.

Lot 2 - Supply of OVs for Northern Ireland Meat Establishments slaughterhouses, cutting plants and cold stores

DAERA is seeking to establish a contract for the supply of Official Veterinarian (OV) services to deliver official controls and official activities in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The OVs will be considered as the Supplier's key personnel throughout the lifetime of the Contract. This is solely a services contract, there will be no opportunity for employment with the Buyer through this Contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, the Buyer will have the option to extend the contract by two further periods ofup to one year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005086-2025 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,502,460 |
| Lots value | £6,502,460 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,164,170 |

## 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 |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EVILLE JONES G.B.; MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005086-2025
- 29 Oct 2024 at 16:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035081-2024
- 22 Oct 2024 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034228-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement

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