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title: "On-Farm Kill & Carcase Collection Open Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fa8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# On-Farm Kill & Carcase Collection Open Framework Agreement

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fa8

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a central government agency based in London, is planning a procurement titled "On-Farm Kill & Carcase Collection Open Framework Agreement". This procurement falls under the services category and involves animal husbandry and agricultural services across the UK. It is facilitated by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Currently in the planning stage, this is a re-procurement of an existing framework, expected to launch in September 2026. The upcoming framework has a planned contract period from 1st May 2027 to 30th April 2035, and it will support projects primarily aimed at TB control. Key dates include a market engagement feedback deadline on 26 June 2025, with the resulting tender set to be open to entities such as Defra, APHA, the Welsh Government, and the Scottish Government. A formal tender process is anticipated to be conducted through an open procedure.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in animal husbandry, professional and specialist services, and those capable of providing rapid-response services like carcass handling and disposal where needed. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage due to the suitability noted in the procurement plan. By participating in this framework, businesses can secure long-term work, foster partnerships with central government entities, and broaden their market presence within the UK. The framework's multi-lot structure ensures diverse opportunities for providers to showcase a wide range of skills and specialised services, catering to various needs within the agricultural and environmental sectors.

## Notice

This is a re-procurement of the Animal and Plant Health Agency's existing On-Farm Kill & Carcase Collection Framework Agreement and is expected to be launched in September 2026 with a view to establish an eight (8)-year open framework series. The On-Farm Kill & Carcase Collection framework will seek the appointment of a range of providers who can deliver various services, across different Lots, that include; handling, culling, removal of carcase(s) and provision of post mortem examination facilities (where required), and carcase disposal services for farmed livestock, primarily for TB control purposes. Services may be required to be delivered at very short notice (within six (6) to twelve (12) hours). The resulting framework is to be open for use by: Defra, APHA, Welsh Government & Scottish Government.

### Planning Information

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to obtain feedback from the market. This activity is intended to inform APHA’s proposed approach to the forthcoming procurement, support the development of a robust and proportionate specification, and ensure that its requirements reflect current market capability and best practice.
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, 29 May 2025. Please use the subject title “OFKCC Framework Agreement Market Engagement” in your request.
The market engagement pack will be issued to interested parties during the week commencing 01 June 2026.
Feedback and any questions concerning the requirement should be returned to the same email address no later than 17:00 on 26 June 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/047052-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 21 May 2026 at 11:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047052-2026
- 30 Apr 2026 at 15:19 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040108-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047052-2026
  21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040108-2026
  30th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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