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

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Buyer Address: Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Cardiff, UKL22, CF10 3NQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
876000.0 GBP
Published
22 Jan 2026, 09:06
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
02 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
01 Feb 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
85200000 - Veterinary services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ABERYSTWYTH ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Welsh Government have awarded 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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: Badger Found Dead and other Wildlife Species C179/2025/2026

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