Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdd-ae09-72c1-96af-5e5b88d813ba/livestock-transport-disposal-framework-agreement-re-tender pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Livestock Transport & Disposal Framework Agreement (Re-Tender) [DEFRA (on behalf of the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA))](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-on-behalf-of-the-animal-plant-health-agency-apha) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 May 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to advise the market that the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking to renew its Provision of Livestock Disposal and Transport Framework Agreement and appoint providers to a new Framework Agreement for the continued provision of disposal and ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) transport services across England, Scotland and Wales. The services will be required in eight (8) geographical regions across England, Wales and Scotland. The Agreement will be divided into two (2) Lots which will cover animal disease outbreak and incident support work. The services required will be split into two (2) Lots: - Lot 1 Disposal & ADR Transport Services • Rendering • Incineration & Mobile Incineration - Lot 2 ADR Transport Services • UN Class 6 (Toxic and Infectious Substances) APHA is an Executive Agency of Defra and delivers the Animal Health and Welfare policies of the Defra, Scottish Government and Welsh Government across Great Britain (GB). One of its principal functions is the safeguarding of animal health and welfare and public health, which in turn supports economic growth and trade. APHA has a critical role in the control and eradication of endemic and exotic notifiable and reportable diseases including responding to Outbreaks and Incidents, for example Notifiable Avian Disease or swine fever. APHA and other GB government (central, devolved and local authorities) may have a need to employ a range of contractors to deliver certain types of work on its behalf. Interested parties should email by 17 May 2024 if you would like the slide pack relating to this requirement sent to you. (This will be issued on / before 24 May 2024.) On review of the slide pack, if you have further initial queries please submit them in writing to the contact above by 31 May 2024. Read full description ## CPV classification Refuse and waste related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/425ff486-da4e-423d-9f94-9afaa6a5f7cf) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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