Provision of On-Farm Carcase Pickup Services Framework Agreement

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCYcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05a634Procurement Act 2023SME suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£30.0m

Awarded 23 Jun 2026

Suppliers

4

4 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

26 Jun 2026

Description

The intention of this Framework Agreement is to allow the Authority to access the services of farm labour resource and/or specialised equipment to assist in the removal of carcases following a disease outbreak. To note that this requirement could be for any species of animal following disease confirmation and culling, but as an example these Services could follow Whole House Gassing (WHG) of poultry. The Framework Provider(s) shall provide a team of Staff as required and agreed by the Authority, to an Infected Premises (IP) to remove carcases and load them into a bulker for disposal. Other services may include, but are not limited to Preliminary Cleansing and Disinfection, but under the direction of an Authority representative, usually the Authority Case Officer.

Scope

Reference
C32838
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Jun 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030

Possible extension to 31 March 2030 with 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

CPV classifications
98110000
77100000
77500000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical EnvelopeE01: Capability E02: Service Deliveryquality40.00%
Sustainability (Including Social Value) EnvelopeE03: Modern Slaveryquality10.00%
Commercial EnvelopeScenario based on tendered ratesprice50.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£30.0m

Award date

23 Jun 2026

Contract start

12 Jul 2026

Contract end

31 Mar 2028