---
title: "Provision of Passive Bat Surveillance Services (2025 - 2028)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05520c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2025-06-23"
---

# Provision of Passive Bat Surveillance Services (2025 - 2028)

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05520c

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government public authority based in London, has finalized the procurement process for the Provision of Passive Bat Surveillance Services. The contract, concerning animal husbandry services, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement stage has reached the award stage, with the total contract value amounting to £45,000 (gross £54,000 GBP). The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold and without competition, resulting in the completion of the contract with The Bat Conservation Trust as the supplier. The contract was officially signed on 31st March 2025 although an earlier notice incorrectly stated 18th June 2025 as the signing date.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in animal husbandry, particularly those specializing in wildlife conservation and advisory services. The Nature of the contract, which emphasizes bat surveillance and public advice, aligns well with organisations focusing on environmental consultancy and public safety. Companies and entities with expertise in managing wildlife risks, along with large-scale environmental protection services, could find this contract well-suited to their business model and capable of significantly enhancing their growth potential through a sustained contractual relationship with governmental bodies.

## Notice

The award of a contract to provide advice to the public for dealing with bats and bat contact incidents, ensuring the public deals safely with bats, taking into account the risk of rabies. Please note: the contract was signed on 18th June 2025 not 31st March 2025 as reported on the notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034514-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BAT CONSERVATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 15:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034514-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034514-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.bats.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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