---
title: "DAC 16/26 Transportation and Care of Seized Farmed Animals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bce8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# DAC 16/26 Transportation and Care of Seized Farmed Animals

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bce8

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland has awarded a contract for the "DAC 16/26 Transportation and Care of Seized Farmed Animals" project. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of agricultural and related services, was conducted through a direct award method due to the urgent and specialised nature of the requirements. The contract, valued at £300,000 excluding VAT, is effective from 8th July 2026 and will run until 7th July 2029. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the primary delivery location specified in the UKN region of the United Kingdom. The contract involves the collection, housing, and care of farm animals to meet animal welfare management needs.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, particularly those that can operate within Northern Ireland. With a substantial market value and a three-year duration, businesses with expertise in animal welfare, logistics, and emergency response can benefit significantly from engaging in this project. The direct award nature of the procurement indicates a preference for specialists capable of rapidly and effectively implementing the requirements, providing an edge to experienced firms in this niche sector. This procurement process can stimulate growth for both large and medium enterprises willing to engage with central government contracts.

## Notice

DAERA wishes to appoint the Supplier to arranger the collection, housing and care of farm animals which meets animal welfare management requirements.

### Procurement Information

This is a very limited, specialist market and there is extreme urgency to ensure the Department can respond effectively with their Identification, Registration and Movement (IRM) powers as well as comply with all statutory duties/Regulatory obligations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064340-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | DUNGANNON |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT70 1HR |
| 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 | WITHHELD SECTION94 SUPPLIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064340-2026
- 25 Jun 2026 at 14:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059937-2026
- 25 Jun 2026 at 10:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059774-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064340-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059937-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059774-2026
  25th June 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

## Provenance

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