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ID 6581767 - DAERA - VSAGH - Protein of Animal Origin Testing in Feed

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs(buyer)

Published
Published 6 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 2 December 2026 (19 days left)
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Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is procuring laboratory testing services for protein of animal origin in feed samples to comply with EU Regulation 999/2001. Department staff will collect samples across farms, stores, mills, and merchants covering straights, compound feeds, and pellets for testing in an officially approved laboratory. The contract has an estimated value of £562,036, with bids due by 2 December 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£562,036
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
6 November 2026
Questions by
20 November 2026
Deadline
2 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Engineering-related scientific and technical servicesLaboratory servicesResearch laboratory servicesVeterinary services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

5

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 18% received only one.

How bids will be scored

  • MR1: Compliance with Regulations and Specification in full
  • AC1: Proposed Methodology
  • AC2: Contract Management and Contingency Arrangements
  • AC3: Social Value
  • AC4: Total Contract Price

Market context

Typical award in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

£100,000

Median of 10,822 awards in the last 24 months

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in the last 12 months

17

contracts awarded, worth £14,537,080 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    6 November 2026

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