---
title: "DAC 04/26 Provision of Field Veterinarians for DAERA VSAHG"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b43"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-03-09"
---

# DAC 04/26 Provision of Field Veterinarians for DAERA VSAHG

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b43

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), focused on the provision of Field Veterinarians for the DAERA Veterinary Service Animal Health Group (VSAHG). The contract was awarded to Mistev Export Health Certification Ltd for a period from 10th March 2026 to 9th March 2027, with a total contract value of £2,436,000. This direct award was issued under conditions of extreme urgency, as permitted by UK regulations. The contract is aimed at ensuring ongoing animal welfare and public health standards across various locations in Northern Ireland, including direct offices, farms, and livestock markets, demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration to maintain a competitive agricultural sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in veterinary services, specifically those with expertise in animal welfare, inspection, and disease surveillance. The nature of the contract, involving collaboration across different work settings and the need for decision-making expertise, makes it particularly suitable for firms with a strong track record in veterinary public health and sector compliance. Engaging in this contract can place businesses in a pivotal role within the Northern Ireland agricultural community, fostering business growth and enhancing sector resilience and competitiveness.

## Notice

The contract will cover the supply of temporary Veterinary Officer (VO) services. The primary role of the VO is to undertake a wide range of inspection, disease surveillance and eradication tasks to maintain high levels of animal welfare and public health standards. VO duties are performed across Northern Ireland and span various different work areas including DAERA Direct Offices, farms and livestock markets etc. This role requires strong leadership, decision-making and collaboration ensuring that Northern Ireland's agricultural sector remains resilient, compliant and competitive.

### Procurement Information

Direct award conditions and permissible justifications are set out under Chapter 3 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act. DAERA are proceeding with a direct award on the grounds set out under paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 where the following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a)the goods, services or works to be supplied under the public contract are strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency, and (b)as a result the public contract cannot be awarded on the basis of a competitive tendering procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020763-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,030,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,030,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 10:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020763-2026
- 25 Feb 2026 at 09:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016740-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 15:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016562-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020763-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016740-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016562-2026
  24th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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