Scope
Reference
C179/2025/2026
Description
The Welsh Government have tendered 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.
Contract 1. BADGER FOUND DEAD AND ANY OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES C179/2025/2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £876,000 excluding VAT
- £1,051,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
9 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 20 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
An optional extension period of an additional one plus one year is available, to be determined by the client with regard to business need and budget availability (a maximum contract period of 4 years including the optional extension period 1+1 max 2 year extension). Any extensions will be agreed with the supplier in line with Welsh Government standard terms and conditions for Services.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
ABERYSTWYTH ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVTG-2973-YPZY
Y Buarth Rd,
Aberystwyth,
SY23 1ND
United Kingdom
Email: admin@wvsc.wales
Region: UKL14 - South West Wales
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Philip Thomas; James Hopkins; William Haresign; Donald Thomas; Katharine Hovers; Sian Mitchell
Category Director or individual with same responsibilities
Resident country GB-WLS
Registered address Y Buarth Rd, Aberystwyth, SY231ND, UK
Contract 1. BADGER FOUND DEAD AND ANY OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES C179/2025/2026
Contracting authority
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Email: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
Website: http://gov.wales
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales