On-Farm Kill & Carcase Collection Open Framework Agreement

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCYcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-068fa8Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£23.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

30 Apr 2026

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Description

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.

Scope

Reference
P-37893
Total value
£23,000,000 excluding VAT
£27,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2035
Main category
services
CPV classifications
77500000
98110000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure