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Cymraeg

UK6

Badger Found Dead and other Wildlife Species C179/2025/2026

  • First published: 09 January 2026
  • Last modified: 09 January 2026
  • Version: 1

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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05a718
Published by:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Authority ID:
AA0007
Publication date:
09 January 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK6
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The Welsh Government have tendered a 2 year with an optional extension period of an additional one plus one year to be determined by the client (a maximum contract period of 4 years including the optional extension period), for the Badger Found Dead and any other Wildlife Species Contract. The successful Bidder will provide a fully managed service delivery to undertake all activities relating to this Contract- Collect, arrange transportation and undertake a post mortem of badgers found dead and other wildlife species as required. The Bidder must also promote this service to the public and the farming industry throughout the contract duration. The aim and objective of this service is to provide information on the prevalence of Mycobacterium bovis (M.bovis) infection in badgers by means of a post mortem examination and submission of samples for culture, molecular typing and histological examination. This data and analysis will provide vital information on the prevalence of (M bovis) infection in badgers and on genotypes present. The results of the contract will be used to investigate the relationship between (M.bovis) infection in badgers and cattle and will assist in the formulation of policy at both local and national levels. It will also add to epidemiological reporting and provide evidence to case vets.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

C179/2025/2026

Procurement description

The Welsh Government have tendered a 2 year with an optional extension period of an additional one plus one year to be determined by the client (a maximum contract period of 4 years including the optional extension period), for the Badger Found Dead and any other Wildlife Species Contract. The successful Bidder will provide a fully managed service delivery to undertake all activities relating to this Contract- Collect, arrange transportation and undertake a post mortem of badgers found dead and other wildlife species as required. The Bidder must also promote this service to the public and the farming industry throughout the contract duration. The aim and objective of this service is to provide information on the prevalence of Mycobacterium bovis (M.bovis) infection in badgers by means of a post mortem examination and submission of samples for culture, molecular typing and histological examination. This data and analysis will provide vital information on the prevalence of (M bovis) infection in badgers and on genotypes present. The results of the contract will be used to investigate the relationship between (M.bovis) infection in badgers and cattle and will assist in the formulation of policy at both local and national levels. It will also add to epidemiological reporting and provide evidence to case vets.

Contracting authority

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF10 3NQ

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://gov.wales

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP

Email: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Supplier

ABERYSTWYTH ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY LTD

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Y Buarth Rd,

Town/City: Aberystwyth,

Postcode: SY23 1ND

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVTG-2973-YPZY

Email: admin@wvsc.wales

Type:

  • SME

Connected people/organisations

Philip Thomas; James Hopkins; William Haresign; Donald Thomas; Katharine Hovers; Sian Mitchell

Category Director or individual with same responsibilities

Resident country GB-WLS

Registered address Y Buarth Rd, Aberystwyth, SY231ND, UK

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Contract

BADGER FOUND DEAD AND ANY OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES C179/2025/2026

ID: 1

Status: Pending

Related lots

1

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

22 January 2026, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

876000 GBP Excluding VAT

1051200 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85200000 - Veterinary services
  • 85111810 - Blood analysis services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

02 February 2026, 00:00AM to 01 February 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 February 2030

Suppliers

  • GB-PPON-PVTG-2973-YPZY

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85111810 Blood analysis services Hospital services
80500000 Training services Education and training services
85200000 Veterinary services Health and social work services
92534000 Wildlife preservation services Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1000 WALES

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
02 October 2025
Deadline date:
27 October 2025 14:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Publication date:
09 January 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK6
Version:
1
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Publication date:
22 January 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK7
Version:
1
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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