Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Defra Group Commercial eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
UK
Telephone: +44 2080269898
E-mail: melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.defra.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
On-Farm Kill and Carcase Collection Services Framework
Reference number: Project 23866
II.1.2) Main CPV code
03320000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Framework Agreement is for the delivery of on-farm kill and carcase collection services in multiple geographical regions across England, Wales and Scotland. The Framework Agreement is divided into four (4) lots covering business as usual and outbreak incident support work.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 700 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
On-Farm Kill including Handling Culling, Removal of Carcase(s), Provision of Post Mortem Examination Facilities (where required) and Carcase Disposal
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03000000
03322000
77100000
77500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority has appointed multiple providers to provide an on farm handling, killing, removal, PME and disposal service for farmed animals and occasionally other animals in each Geographic Region of England and Wales (Note that providers have not been appointed to Scotland for this Lot 1 service as a result of this tender).
Lot 1 is split into Services A to D as follows:
Service A: on farm handling, culling, removal and disposal;
Service B: on farm handling, culling and removal to an APHA site (or other Contracting Body location) located in England, Wales or Scotland;
Service C: on farm handling, culling, removal to the Provider’s nominated PME facility, preparation of and assistance with a Standard PME and disposal;
Service D: on farm handling, culling, removal to the Provider’s nominated PME facility, preparation of and assistance with an Extended PME and disposal.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: E01 Welsh language
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E02 PME facilities
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E03 Methodology
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E04 Compliance
/ Weighting: PASS.FAIL
Quality criterion: E05 Workforce capability
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E06 Contract management
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E07 Risk management
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Price
/ Weighting:
None
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Carcase Collection Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03000000
77100000
77500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority has appointed multiple providers to the Framework Agreement to provide a Carcase collection and delivery service for farmed animals, wildlife and occasionally other animals in each Geographic Region of England and Wales, for delivery to an APHA or Partner PME Provider site for surveillance purposes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: E01 Welsh language
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E08 Logistics and geographical coverage
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E09 Methodology
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E10 Contract management
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E11 Risk management
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Price
/ Weighting:
None
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Slaughterman — Captive Bolt Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03000000
03322000
77100000
77500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Licensed slaughtermen may be required when culling “red meat” species (bovines, sheep, pigs, goats, etc.). Captive Bolts Guns and associated ammunition is to be supplied by the provider. Generally, animals will be stunned with the bolt gun and then pithed (the manual destruction of the brain stem).
This lot is required for animal disease outbreak/incident support and daily routine work.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: E01 Welsh language
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E12 Capability
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E13 Service delivery
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E14 Compliance
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Price
/ Weighting:
None
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Slaughterman — Free Bullet Marksmen Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03000000
03320000
77100000
77500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
There will be times when animals that are fractious or wild will need to be culled — this is where free bullet marksmen services may be required. This lot will be required for outbreak and incident support and daily routine work.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: E01 Welsh language
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E15 Capability
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E16 Service delivery
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Quality criterion: E17 Compliance
/ Weighting: PASS/FAIL
Price
/ Weighting:
None
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 234-534974
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 (Regions 3-9)
Contract No: Project 23866
Title: On Farm Kill, including Handling, Culling, Removal of Carcase(s) and Provision of Post Mortem Examination Facilities, (where required) and Carcase Disposal Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/02/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Douglas Brothers Ltd (Regions 3 and 4)
Factory Yard, Cwmann, Lampeter
Ceredigion
SA48 8ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd (Regions 3-8)
The Mill, Upper Mills Estate, Bristol Road
Stonehouse
GL10 2BJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SecAnim Ltd (Regions 3-9)
Ings Raod
Doncaster
DN5 9TL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AIO Partners Ltd (Regions 5 and 6)
Hamilton Office Park, 31 High View Close
Leicester
LE4 9LJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martlands (Region 5)
Bartons Farm, 18 Moss Lane
Burscough
L40 4AU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flanders Fallen Stock (Region 6)
The Slaughter House, Ashby Road
Coalville
LE67 3AY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harry Hawkins and Partners (Region 7)
Chates Farm, Henfield Road
Cowfold
RH13 8DU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cremtor (Regions 8 and 9)
Greycoat Lane, Forches Cross
Newton Abbot
TQ12 6PX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peake GB Ltd (Region 9)
Stoneybridge Park
Liskeard
PL14 3NQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 (Regions 1 and 2 only)
Contract No: Project 23866
Title: On-Farm Kill including Handling, Culling, Removal of Carcase(s) and Provision of Post Mortem Examination Facilities, (where required) and Carcase Disposal Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: Project 23866
Title: Carcase Collection Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/02/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AIO Partners Ltd (Regions 3, 5 and 6)
Hamilton Office Park, 31 High View Close
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Douglas Brothers Ltd (Regions 3 and 4)
Factory Yard, Cwmann, Lampeter
Ceredigion
SA48 8ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flanders Fallen Stock (Regions 3-8)
The Slaughter House, Ashby Road
Coalville
LE67 3AY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd (Regions 3-8)
The Mill, Upper Mills Estate, Bristol Road
Stonehouse
GL10 2BJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meraxian Ltd (Regions 3-9)
17 Lichfield Street
Stone
ST15 8NA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
David A Harrison (Region 4)
5 Old Barn Way
Abergavenny
NP7 6DY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mid-Wales Incineration Ltd (Region 4)
Oakfield
Nant Glas
LD1 6PA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martlands (Region 5)
Bartons Farm, 18 Moss Lane
Burscough
L40 4AU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Robinson Mitchell Ltd (Region 5)
Swalesmoor Road
Halifax
HX3 6UF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harry Hawkins and Partners (Region 7)
Chates Farm, Henfield Road
Cowfold
RH13 8DU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W Martin and Son Ltd (Region 7)
The Octagon, Middleborough
Colchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cremtor (Regions 8 and 9)
Greycoat Lane, Forches Cross
Newton Abbot
TQ12 6PX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dundas Chemical Company (Mosspark) Ltd (Region 5)
Mosspark
Dumfries
DG1 4PH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peake GB Ltd (Regions 8 and 9)
Stoneybridge Park
Liskeard
PL14 3NQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 700 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: Project 23866
Title: Slaughterman (Captive Bolt Services)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/02/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meraxian Ltd (Regions 1-9)
17 Lichfield Street
Stone
ST15 8NA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Robinson Mitchell Ltd (Regions 2 and 5)
Swalesmoor Road
Halifax
HX3 6UF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AIO Partners Ltd (Regions 3, 5 and 6)
Hamilton Office Park, 31 High View Close
Leicester
LE4 9LJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Douglas Brothers Ltd (Regions 3 and 4)
Factory Yard, Cwmann, Lampeter
Ceredigion
SA48 8ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flanders Fallen Stock (Regions 3-8)
The Slaughter House, Ashby Road
Coalville
LE67 3AY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd (Lots 3-8)
The Mill, Upper Mills Estate, Bristol Road
Stonehouse
GL10 2BJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
David A Harrison (Region 4)
5 Old Barn Way
Abergavenny
NP7 6DY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mid-Wales Incineration Ltd (Region 4)
Oakfield
Nant Glas
LD1 6PA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martlands (Region 5)
Bartons Farm, 18 Moss Lane
Burscough
L40 4AU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peake GB Ltd (Regions 8 and 9)
Stoneybridge Park
Liskeard
PL14 3NQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: Project 23866
Title: Slaughterman (Free Bullet Marksmen Services)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/02/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Meraxian Ltd (Regions 1-9)
17 Lichfield Street
Stone
ST15 8NA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AIO Partners Ltd (Regions 3, 5 and 6)
Hamilton Office Park, 31 High View Close
Leicester
LE4 9LJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Douglas Brothers Ltd (Regions 3 and 4)
Factory Yard, Cwmann, Lampeter
Ceredigion
SA48 8ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flanders Fallen Stock (Regions 3-8)
The Slaughter House, Ashby Road
Coalville
LE67 3AY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd (Regions 3-8)
The Mill, Upper Mills Estate, Bristol Road
Stonehouse
GL10 2BJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
David A Harrison (Region 4)
5 Old Barn Way
Abergavenny
NP7 6DY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mid-Wales Incineration Ltd (Region 4)
Oakfield
Nant Glas
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martlands (Region 5)
Bartons Farm, 18 Moss Lane
Burscough
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harry Hawkins and Partners (Region 7)
Chates Farm, Henfield Road
Cowfold
RH13 8DU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peake GB Ltd (Regions 8 and 9)
Stoneybridge Park
Liskeard
PL14 3NQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: Project 23866
Title: Tranquilising/Sedating Service — Dart Gun Operator (DGC) Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Other Contracting Authorities: this Framework Agreement is primarily intended to meet the needs of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), however the framework will be open to other contracting bodies listed below:
— Ministry of Defence (MoD),
— Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS),
— Department of Health (DoH),
— Home Office (HO),
— Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL),
— Scottish Government (SG),
— Welsh Government (WG),
— Food Standards Agency (FSA),
— Food Standards Agency (FSA) Scotland,
— all local authorities across England, Scotland and Wales (available at https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online (for England and Wales) and https://www.scottishlaw.org.uk/scotlaw/locgov.html (for Scotland)).
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Defra Group Commercial
Nobel House, 17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC1A 2LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Authority will act in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The rules relating to appeal are complex and a dissatisfied tenderer is advised to take their own prompt legal advice.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Defra Group Commercial
Nobel House, 17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/03/2019