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title: "Abattoir Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce33"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# Abattoir Feasibility Study

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce33

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by Surrey County Council, involves an "Abattoir Feasibility Study" aimed at ensuring sustainable abattoir capacity in the Southeast UK region, including Kent, East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 7 July 2026 and active until 9 October 2026, offering a potential extension until 23 October 2026 under exceptional circumstances. The procurement method employed was limited competition, reflecting a below-threshold contract. Services related to this process fall under research and development consultancy, and the supplier awarded is The Andersons Centre LLP, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Melton Mowbray.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services focused on environmental sustainability and local economic development. It is particularly suited for SMEs that possess expertise in development and strategic planning within the agri-food sector. Businesses aiming to forge pathways into public sector procurement with a focus on transforming industry capabilities, particularly those capable of innovating within the retail and hospitality sectors concerning red meat markets, would find this contract promising for growth. Understanding the dynamics of regional industry requirements can enable such companies to leverage their tactical knowledge and secure future engagements for similar feasibilities studies.

## Notice

To undertake a feasibility study to examine how to ensure there is a sufficient and sustainable abattoir capacity across the Southeast (Kent, East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight). With an overall focus on developing the business case to support investment into the industry and focusing on opportunities, not challenges, in the direct to retail / hospitality red meat market including the wider contribution to the economy and a vibrant, environmentally sustainable countryside.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067952-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 9 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ANDERSONS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067952-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067952-2026
  17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.theandersonscentre.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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