Framework Agreement for The Provision of Management, Collection, Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes ("Reactor Removal")
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The procurement process for the "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Management, Collection, Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes" has recently concluded with the award stage completed. Managed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, this contract is categorised under animal husbandry services, with additional classifications covering agricultural and environmental safety services. The services cover regions across England, Scotland, and Wales, and are expected to be primarily utilised by the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
The open procurement method was used, ensuring an above-threshold procedure, with a contract period from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2029. The awarded contract, valued at £8,000,000 GBP, commenced on 1 March 2025 and aims to support TB control in livestock. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in livestock management, animal transportation, and environmental safety services.
Being open to SMEs, it encourages smaller enterprises to participate, particularly those able to provide management, slaughter, and disposal services. Businesses operating near England, Scotland, and Wales might find this contract especially opportune, given the regional focus. The contract's extensive duration allows for stable, long-term engagement in a secure sector vital for governmental agricultural health objectives.
Companies equipped with the necessary expertise in the specified regions will find this a beneficial opportunity for business growth and sectoral prominence.
This Framework Agreement is for the delivery of services to manage the collection, slaughter, salvage and disposal of farmed livestock for TB control purposes in England, Scotland and Wales. There are three types of services which suppliers can supply to us. Lot 1 (England and Wales only*), The Collection, Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes.
Lot 2: (Scotland only*): The Slaughter, Salvage and Disposal of Farmed Livestock for TB Control Purposes. Lot 3: (All Regions): The Collection & Transport of Live Animal. *for lots 1 and 2, a supplier can be located outside of these regions, but work will only be to deliver services in the stated regions. For example, a supplier maybe located near the English / Scottish border & choose to bid for lot 1 or lot 2.
The framework is open for use by Defra, APHA, Scottish Government & Welsh Government. However, in practice we expected APHA will make all, or the majority, of awards under this framework agreement. Note on publication of redacted framework agreements: all frameworks were entered into on the basis on the attached template agreement.
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The contract period is four years.
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