Buyer Name: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) - College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)
Buyer Address: 45 Tirgracy Road, Antrim, UKN0D, BT41 4PS, United Kingdom
Contact Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Buyer Name: CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Buyer Address: 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom
The College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) requires the supply and delivery of ruminant beef, sheep and dairy rations. The requirement has been separated into 8 Lots as outlined below. A separate contract will be established for each LOT. Suckler Cow and Beef Enterprise (Beef and Sheep Centre (BSC) & Hill Farm Centre (HFC)) Lot 1 - Suckler cow and calf feed Lot 2 - Beef finishing and store cattle Lot 5 - Calf & Heifer Rations Sheep Enterprise (Beef and Sheep Centre & Hill Farm Centre) Lot 3 - Ewe & Lamb Feed Dairy Enterprise (Dairy Centre (DC)) Lot 4 - Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts) Lot 5 - Calf & Heifer Rations Lot 6 - Milk Substitute Additional feed components (All centres) Lot 7 - Straights Lot 8 - Feed additives Suppliers should refer to the Specification for more details on the services required.
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042954-2025
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Lot Title: Suckler cow and calf feed
Lot Description: Lot 1 Suckler cow and calf feed
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 84,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 100,800
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-09-21T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Contract Management (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): AC2 Estimated Annual Cost (90%)
Lot Title: Beef finishing and store cattle
Lot Description: Lot 2 Beef finishing and store cattle
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 266,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 319,200
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2026-09-21T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Contract Management (10%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): AC2 Estimated Annual Cost (90%)
Lot Title: Ewe and Lamb Feed
Lot Description: Lot 3 Ewe and Lamb Feed
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 196,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 235,200
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2026-09-21T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Contract Management (10%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): AC2 Estimated Annual Cost (90%)
Lot Title: Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts)
Lot Description: Lot 4 Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts)
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 1,190,000
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 1,428,000
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2026-09-21T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Contract Management (10%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): AC2 Estimated Annual Cost (90%)
Lot Title: Calf and Heifer Rations
Lot Description: Lot 5 Calf and Heifer Rations
Lot 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Value: GBP 126,000
Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 151,200
Lot 5 Contract Start: 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 5 Contract End: 2026-09-21T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Contract Management (10%)
Lot 5 Award Criterion (price): AC2 Estimated Annual Cost (90%)
Lot Title: Milk Substitute
Lot Description: Lot 6 Milk Substitute
Lot 6 Status: active
Lot 6 Value: GBP 70,000
Lot 6 Value (Gross): GBP 84,000
Lot 6 Contract Start: 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 6 Contract End: 2026-09-21T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 6 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Contract Management (10%)
Lot 6 Award Criterion (price): AC2 Estimated Annual Cost (90%)
Lot Title: Straights
Lot Description: Lot 7 Straights
Lot 7 Status: active
Lot 7 Value: GBP 350,000
Lot 7 Value (Gross): GBP 420,000
Lot 7 Contract Start: 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 7 Contract End: 2026-09-21T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 7 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Contract Management (10%)
Lot 7 Award Criterion (price): AC2 Estimated Annual Cost (90%)
Lot Title: Feed additives
Lot Description: Lot 8 Feed additives
Lot 8 Status: active
Lot 8 Value: GBP 70,000
Lot 8 Value (Gross): GBP 84,000
Lot 8 Contract Start: 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 8 Contract End: 2026-09-21T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 8 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 8 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Contract Management (10%)
Lot 8 Award Criterion (price): AC2 Estimated Annual Cost (90%)
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