Scope
Reference
ID 6048315
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,352,000 excluding VAT
- £2,822,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 September 2025 to 21 September 2026
- Possible extension to 21 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial contract period of one year with four options to extend by up to one year each, i.e. 1yr +1yr +1yr +1yr + 1yr
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15710000 - Prepared animal feeds for farm and other animals
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
Lot 1. Suckler cow and calf feed
Description
Lot 1 Suckler cow and calf feed
Lot value (estimated)
- £84,000 excluding VAT
- £100,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Beef finishing and store cattle
Description
Lot 2 Beef finishing and store cattle
Lot value (estimated)
- £266,000 excluding VAT
- £319,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Ewe and Lamb Feed
Description
Lot 3 Ewe and Lamb Feed
Lot value (estimated)
- £196,000 excluding VAT
- £235,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts)
Description
Lot 4 Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts)
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,190,000 excluding VAT
- £1,428,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Calf and Heifer Rations
Description
Lot 5 Calf and Heifer Rations
Lot value (estimated)
- £126,000 excluding VAT
- £151,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Milk Substitute
Description
Lot 6 Milk Substitute
Lot value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Straights
Description
Lot 7 Straights
Lot value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Feed additives
Description
Lot 8 Feed additives
Lot value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Suckler cow and calf feed
Lot 2. Beef finishing and store cattle
Lot 3. Ewe and Lamb Feed
Lot 4. Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts)
Lot 5. Calf and Heifer Rations
Lot 6. Milk Substitute
Lot 7. Straights
Lot 8. Feed additives
As per Tender documentation.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Suckler cow and calf feed
Lot 2. Beef finishing and store cattle
Lot 3. Ewe and Lamb Feed
Lot 4. Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts)
Lot 5. Calf and Heifer Rations
Lot 6. Milk Substitute
Lot 7. Straights
Lot 8. Feed additives
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 August 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below.
Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer.
The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 September 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 May 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC2 Estimated Annual Cost | As per Tender documentation. |
Price | 90% |
| AC1 Contract Management | As per Tender documentation. |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
For further details on invoicing procedures please see : https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar ticles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
Contract Value
The estimated value figure indicated in the Scope Section represents an overall estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the contracting Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Suppliers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Supplier in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise (and a Supplier shall have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into) until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the Contracting Authority.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) - College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYCL-3331-QQMP
45 Tirgracy Road
Antrim
BT41 4PS
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast