---
title: "Provision of On-Farm Carcase Pickup Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a634"
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buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
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# Provision of On-Farm Carcase Pickup Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a634

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking suppliers for the Provision of On-Farm Carcase Pickup Services Framework Agreement. Located in London, the APHA operates under the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This public procurement opportunity, currently in the tender stage, is aimed at sourcing farm labour and specialised equipment for the removal of carcases during disease outbreaks, such as avian influenza. The open procedure is designed to gather tenders through the Atamis e-procurement system by 7 May 2026, with inquiries allowed until 17 April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2026 and could be extended until 31 March 2030, reaching a potential contract value of £36 million.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural services, animal husbandry, and business professional services. Companies with the capability to provide quick response teams, specialised equipment, and comprehensive services including cleansing and disinfection stand to benefit greatly. With award criteria focusing on technical capability, sustainability, and pricing, this tender could be highly beneficial for SMEs aiming to expand into governmental contracts and specialist services in the agriculture industry, making it an attractive proposition for suitable enterprises across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The intention of this Framework Agreement is to allow the Authority to access the services of farm labour resource and/or specialised equipment to assist in the removal of carcases following a disease outbreak. To note that this requirement could be for any species of animal following disease confirmation and culling, but as an example these Services could follow Whole House Gassing (WHG) of poultry. The Framework Provider(s) shall provide a team of Staff as required and agreed by the Authority, to an Infected Premises (IP) to remove carcases and load them into a bulker for disposal. Other services may include, but are not limited to Preliminary Cleansing and Disinfection, but under the direction of an Authority representative, usually the Authority Case Officer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible extension to 31 March 2030 with 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

### Planning Information

The Animal and Plant Health Agency are conducting a market engagement exercise to better understand the interest, capability and capacity of the supply market to provide the required services. 
If you wish to participate in this market engagement exercise, you are invited to request a copy of the market engagement pack via email to: mandy.worsnop@defra.gov.uk by 5pm,10 October 2025. 
Please use the subject title “Carcase Pick Up Market Engagement” in your request.
Feedback and any questions concerning the requirement should be returned to the same email address no later than 17:00 on 17 October 2025.
Any future tender exercise will be conducted through the Defra eSourcing portal. If your organisation is not already registered you can create an account at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome. This engagement does not constitute a formal notice to tender and there is no guarantee APHA will proceed with an external tendering exercise to create a framework or other form of contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029816-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029816-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029708-2026
- 1 Oct 2025 at 15:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061485-2025
- 1 Oct 2025 at 15:32 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061477-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029816-2026
  31st March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029708-2026
  31st March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061485-2025
  1st October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061477-2025
  1st October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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