Provision of Poultry Culling Services Framework Agreement

A Tender Notice
by ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£-£30M
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
10 Dec 2024
Delivery
To 01 Jan 2029 (est.)
Deadline
22 Jan 2025 12:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

APHA are seeking to replace the current Poultry Culling Services Framework Agreement.The intention is to appoint multiple suppliers within all Lots of the Framework as this will provide APHA and other GB government authorities with maximum capacity and capability to respond endemic and exotic, notifiable and reportable poultry disease outbreaks (i.e., Avian Influenza) throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The services required will be split into four (4) Lots:Lot 1 (Containerised Gassing Unit (CGU) services, including the Supply of Gasses and Poultry Catching Services)Lot 2 (Poultry Catching Services)Lot 3 (Supply of Gasses for Containerised Gassing Units (CGUs)Lot 4 (Whole House Gassing (WHG) services)Suppliers will be expected to be at a readiness level that will enable them to respond and deploy to emergency situations within six (6) to twelve (12) hours of a request being raised, including weekends and public holidays.

Lot Division

1 Lot 1 - Containerised Gassing Unit (CGU) Services & Poultry Catching Services

For Containerised Gassing Unit (CGU) services, including the Supply of Gasses and Poultry Catching Services. Designed to provide a fully comprehensive Service for both the catching and culling of birds using CGUs.Containerised Gassing Units (CGUs) may be required to deal with depopulation activities on a poultry farm. Trained operatives should be provided as part of this service, as should the CGU, poultry catchers and required gas.
2 Lot 2 - Poultry Catching Services

For assisting the Authority in catching poultry in a welfare friendly manner prior to any other process being undertaken.Poultry catchers are required to humanely catch birds, either prior to inspection, or prior to culling. Housing layouts will vary, from caged to free range poultry units. Large numbers of catchers may be required to provide the service in a very short time frame.
3 Lot 3 - Supply of Gasses for Containerised Gassing Units (CGUs)

For allowing the Authority and/or Other Contracting Body’s to request the gas needed for use in their own CGUs.A variety of gases may be required to support disease control operations. Generally, this would be a combination of carbon dioxide and oxygen-free inert gas (argon or nitrogen) – although there is a possibility that other gas mixtures may be required from time to time.
4 Lot 4 - Whole House Gassing (WHG) Services

For Whole House Gassing Services for large scale depopulation activities.Whole House Gassing Services may be required to deal with large scale depopulation activities on a poultry farm. Trained operatives should be provided as part of this service, as should the equipment and required gas.

CPV Codes

  • 77500000 - Animal husbandry services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal.The Framework throughput threshold is set at £30,000,000. However, the Authority reserves the right to increase the Framework threshold to £75,000,000 in the event of a significant or sustained outbreak.

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