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title: "ID 5977015 Preliminary Market Engagement - DAERA VSAHG - Welfare and Enforcement Branch - Care of seized Animals, and disposal of animal by-product from seized animals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0528ee"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DAERA)"
published: "2025-05-29"
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# ID 5977015 Preliminary Market Engagement - DAERA VSAHG - Welfare and Enforcement Branch - Care of seized Animals, and disposal of animal by-product from seized animals

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DAERA)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0528ee

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## Summary

The procurement process currently in the planning stage involves the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in the United Kingdom, focusing on the care and disposal services for seized animals. It falls under the agricultural services industry category and is specifically aimed at the Northern Ireland region. Key dates include a pending preliminary market engagement, with a planned contract starting on 10th November 2025 and concluding on 9th November 2028. The total contract value is projected at £600,000, and the project is currently in the 'planning' stage, indicating preparatory activities such as market engagement are underway before a formal tender process begins.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the agricultural services, animal care, and related sectors. Companies with experience in managing animal welfare operations and facilities for seized animals, or those with capabilities in handling animal by-products, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process offers businesses both financial growth potential and the opportunity to strengthen their profile within the public sector supply chain. Businesses looking to expand their operations in Northern Ireland will find this contract particularly strategic, aligning with regional service requirements and governmental frameworks. Interested parties should consider participating in the market engagement scheduled this June to express their interest and capabilities.

## Notice

The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Welfare and Enforcement Branch (WEB) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to undertake the care of seized Animals, and disposal of animal by-product from seized animals. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement, the WEB wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.

### Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority’s Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 5977015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028500-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DAERA) |
| Additional buyers | CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT DELIVERY |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 13:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028500-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028500-2025
  29th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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