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title: "BADGER FOUND DEAD AND ANY OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES C179/2025/2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a718"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# BADGER FOUND DEAD AND ANY OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES C179/2025/2026

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a718

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process by the Welsh Government, titled "Badger Found Dead and other Wildlife Species C179/2025/2026," involves a contract awarded on 22 January 2026, with a start date of 2 February 2026, and a completion date of 1 February 2028. This procurement, conducted using a competitive flexible procedure, addresses services concerning post mortem examinations of deceased wildlife, including badgers, to assess Mycobacterium bovis infections. The industry categories involved are veterinary services, blood analysis, training, and wildlife preservation, centred in the United Kingdom, particularly in Cardiff and Aberystwyth. The contract, covering up to four years with possible extensions, was awarded to Aberystwyth Animal Health Laboratory Ltd, highlighting its specific expertise in this domain.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth for those in the veterinary, research, or wildlife conservation sectors. Companies specializing in veterinary services, scientific analysis, or possessing robust capabilities in wildlife management and public engagement stand to benefit greatly. The ability to deliver comprehensive managed services, including logistical arrangements, post mortem analysis, and molecular and histological studies, will be crucial for success. This contract can enhance a business's profile, foster government partnerships, and influence vital wildlife health policies, ultimately supporting the bidding organisation's strategic objectives and market positioning.

## Notice

The Welsh Government have awarded a 2 year with an optional extension period of an additional one plus one year to be determined by the client (a maximum contract period of 4 years including the optional extension period), for the Badger Found Dead and any other Wildlife Species Contract. The successful Bidder will provide a fully managed service delivery to undertake all activities relating to this Contract- Collect, arrange transportation and undertake a post mortem of badgers found dead and other wildlife species as required. The Bidder must also promote this service to the public and the farming industry throughout the contract duration. The aim and objective of this service is to provide information on the prevalence of Mycobacterium bovis (M.bovis) infection in badgers by means of a post mortem examination and submission of samples for culture, molecular typing and histological examination. This data and analysis will provide vital information on the prevalence of (M bovis) infection in badgers and on genotypes present. The results of the contract will be used to investigate the relationship between (M.bovis) infection in badgers and cattle and will assist in the formulation of policy at both local and national levels. It will also add to epidemiological reporting and provide evidence to case vets.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional extension period of an additional one plus one year to be determined by the client (a maximum contract period of 4 years including the optional extension period 1+1 max 2 year extension).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005568-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £880,000 |
| Lots value | £880,000 |
| Awards value | £876,000 |
| Contracts value | £876,000 |

## 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABERYSTWYTH ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 09:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005568-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 12:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001832-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061829-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005568-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001832-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061829-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk-
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk-NOTE:TheauthorityisusingeTenderwalestocarryoutthisprocurementprocess.ThefirstpersonfromyourOrganisationtousethePlatformwillberequiredtoregisteronbehalfoftheOrganisation.-RegistrationinvolvesacceptingaUserAgreement,andprovidingbasicinformationaboutyourOrganisationandabouttheUserperformingtheRegistration.-TheUserwhoperformstheRegistrationbecomestheSuperUserfortheOrganisation.-OnregisteringonthePlatformtheSuperUserwillselectaUsernameandwillreceiveapassword.-ThePasswordwillbesentbye-mailtotheemailaddressthatwasspecifiedintheUserDetailssectionoftheRegistrationpage.-Inordertolog-intothePlatformpleaseenteryourUsernameandPassword.-Note:IfyouforgetyourPasswordthenvisitthehomepageandclick“Forgotyourpassword?”-RegistrationshouldonlybeperformedonceforeachOrganisation.-IfyouthinkthatsomeoneinyourOrganisationmayhavealreadyregisteredonthisPlatformthenyoumustnotregisteragain.-PleasecontactthepersonwhoRegistered(i.e.theSuperUser)inordertoarrangeaccesstothePlatform.-ContacttheHelpdeskimmediatelyifyouareunabletocontacttheSuperUser(forexampleiftheyhaveleftyourOrganisation).-Note:IfyourOrganisationisalreadyregisteredonthePlatformthenyoumustnotmakeanyadditionalregistration.ITTresponsesmustbeuploadedtotheBravoSolutionportalby2pmon27/10/25HowToFindTheITT:-Onceloggedinyoumustclickon‘PQQs/ITT’sOpentoallSuppliers’-Thee-tenderreferencesforthiscontractare:project_60667,itt_120314.-Clickonthetitletoaccesssummarydetailsofthecontract.Ifyouarestillinterestedinsubmittingatender,clickthe‘ExpressanInterestbutton’.ThiswillmovethePQQ/ITTfromthe‘OpentoallSuppliers’areatothe‘MyPQQ/ITT’s’onthehomepage.-YouwillthenseethefulldetailsoftheTenderinthequalificationandtechnicalenvelopesalongwithanyrelevantdocumentsinthe‘Attachments’area.-ShouldyouhaveanyquestionsontheTender,pleaseusethe‘Messages’areatocontactthebuyerdirectly–Pleasedonotcontactthenamedpersonatthetopofthisnotice.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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