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title: "Bovine TB Supplementary Works C178/2025/2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a39a"
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# Bovine TB Supplementary Works C178/2025/2026

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a39a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bovine TB Supplementary Works C178/2025/2026" was conducted by the Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), headquartered in Cardiff, UK. This contract, valued at £200,000 for the 2025/26 financial year, was aimed at enhancing efforts to combat Bovine Tuberculosis through supplementary works in key Welsh regions. The tender falls under the service industry category, specifically relating to veterinary services, training, and wildlife preservation, within the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, a 'below threshold - without competition' approach, owing to technical reasons and the absence of reasonable alternatives. The contract was awarded to Mentera, a supplier based in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, marking a significant collaboration between local authorities and stakeholders to manage animal health risks. The contract was signed on 1st April 2025, and spans until 31st March 2026, with the procurement stage being complete as of the 26th of September, 2025.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural and veterinary services, offering a chance to contribute to critical public health initiatives. Companies skilled in training services and veterinary expertise, particularly those familiar with the TB landscape in Wales, will find this contract highly beneficial. With a strategic approach by the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer, participating businesses could leverage this opportunity to expand their service portfolio, collaborate on innovative epidemiological projects, and strengthen partnerships with key organisations such as APHA and Aberystwyth University. The initiative also opens doors for businesses involved in wildlife preservation, further establishing their presence within the agricultural sector while supporting sustainable practices in animal health and welfare.

## Notice

Building on the success of both the Pembrokeshire Project and the North Wales Project Rural Investment Scheme (RIS) funding has been provided to take forward supplementary works in these areas. The lead or the Bovine TB Supplementary works will be Mentera. Evidence has been provided from the Pembrokeshire and North Wales Projects to prove that this type of work can only be taken forward by the Veterinary Delivery Partners (VDP) and Iechyd Da in the South and Mentera in this case are the only company who works in alignment with all the veterinary practices across Wales. There is absence of competition (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. bTB training for vets, Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATT) and farmers: Providing accessible bTB training with reference to different TB regions of Wales; building on project specific training from the Pembrokeshire & North Wales projects. Developing a framework for a successor to Cymorth TB. Identifying & engaging with groups within the projects including ATTs & young farmers and encompassing the industry as a whole. WGS of local bTB investigations: Enhanced Whole Genome Sequencing investigations in support of local epidemiological investigations into herd breakdowns & local risk. Developing closer working between APHA & Aberystwyth University bTB epidemiology expertise. Understand badger populations for bTB risk; Badger population estimations & local population structure investigations will add value to the Wales Badger Found Dead surveillance disease prevalence estimations and support a more holistic approach to bTB risk management. Supporting more research into badger population genetics at a local level to improve understanding of differences between populations confined within geographical boundaries. Communicate bTB risks from movements: Communicating bTB risks from cattle movements in support of the "keep-it-out" strategy. Illustrating numbers, frequency & intensity of cattle movements to improve messages around risks. The total cost for delivery of the above will be PS200,000 for the financial year 2025/26. The above funding will be used towards the strategic approach of the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO): to combat the rising tide of threats to animal health & welfare, ecosystems and society.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060315-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENTERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 16:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060315-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060315-2025
  26th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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