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

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 04:26.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£876k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
22 Jan 2026
Including VAT
£1.1m
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PVTG-2973-YPZY
Location
Aberystwyth,, UKL14, SY23 1ND, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C179/2025/2026
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Covered By

GPA
CPTPP

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Id
GB-PPON-PQYQ-3841-BHTP

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PQYQ-3841-BHTP

Address

Street Address
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF10 3NQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL22

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply
Organisation 2
Name
ABERYSTWYTH ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY LTD
Id
GB-PPON-PVTG-2973-YPZY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVTG-2973-YPZY

Address

Street Address
Y Buarth Rd,
Locality
Aberystwyth,
Postal Code
SY23 1ND
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL14

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85200000
Description
Veterinary services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85111810
Description
Blood analysis services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
92534000
Description
Wildlife preservation services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PVTG-2973-YPZY
Name
ABERYSTWYTH ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY LTD

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Award ID
1
Title
Badger Found Dead and other Wildlife Species C179/2025/2026
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Date Signed
22 Jan 2026, 00:00

Period

Starts
2 Feb 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Feb 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Feb 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Contract will be for a 2 year term with a possibility of a one +one year extension. The option to extend will be made by the client in line with the Conditions of Contract for Services based on policy need and budget availability.

Value

Including VAT
1,051,200
Amount
876,000
Currency
GBP

Documents

Entry 1
Id
005568-2026
Document Type
contractNotice
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Published
22 Jan 2026, 09:06
Format
text/html

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UKL22 · CF10 3NQ · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 001832-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 005568-2026Contract details notice on Find a Tender ·