---
title: "Supply of Bulk Small Mammal Bedding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dbf6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-02-05"
---

# Supply of Bulk Small Mammal Bedding

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dbf6

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for the supply of bulk small mammal bedding materials, classified under the industry category of animal products and related products. This open procurement process is in the tender stage and seeks submissions via written method by 12th March 2025 at 14:00 GMT. The contract location is in Cambridgeshire County, UK, with the contracting period initiating on the submission deadline date. The initial contract spans three years, with the possibility of extension for two additional years, in one-year increments. The total estimated contract value is GBP 750,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to collaborate with a leading public research entity. Companies specialising in animal products, specifically those supplying small mammal bedding derived from spruce, will find this procurement a lucrative venture. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish a steady revenue stream over several years. Additionally, the tender offers an open procedure, making it accessible for competitive suppliers to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

UKRI requires a contract for the supply of small mammal bedding materials

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI requires a contract for the supply of small mammal bedding materials (Spruce derived)

Options: The initial contract period is 3 years, with optional extensions of 2 years in 1 year increments. (3+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003858-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimated to be October 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03140000 - Animal products and related products

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003858-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C9Z4DQBCYU
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Animal-products-and-related-products./C9Z4DQBCYU
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Animal-products-and-related-products./C9Z4DQBCYU

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