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

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs requires a supplier to conduct protein of animal origin testing on feed samples to ensure adherence to EU Regulation 999/2001. The scope of work involves testing various feed types, including pellets, compound feeds, and straights, which will be collected by Department staff from farms, stores, mills, and merchants. To qualify, suppliers must be an EU Approved Official Laboratory and hold ISO17025 or an equivalent certification. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The estimated contract value is 562,036 GBP excluding VAT. The performance period is estimated to run from March 17, 2027, to March 16, 2029, with three optional one-year extensions available at the buyer's discretion, potentially extending the term to March 16, 2032. Award decisions will be based on a combination of quantitative criteria, weighted at 60% for the total contract price, and qualitative criteria, weighted at 40%, which includes proposed methodology, contract management and contingency arrangements, and social value. All tenders must be submitted electronically in English by December 2, 2026.