Scope
Reference
C29890
Description
This notice calls for bids to be submitted for the provision of agricultural valuation services. This is a reprocurement ahead of the expiry of Defra's current valuation services framework agreement.
The valuation services framework will seek the appointment of a range of professionals who can value: livestock, crops and assets. The framework is comprised of three lots, as we are seeking three types of valuers: routine valuers, expert valuers and monitor valuers.
The purpose of these valuations is to support APHA to control the spread of endemic and exotic diseases such as bovine TB and bird flu. The valuations under this framework will enable APHA, Welsh Government and Scottish Government to pay compensation to the owners of stock, crops or assets when we humanely cull animals, destroy crops and/or destroy assets to control the spread of diseases.
The resulting open framework is to be open for use by: Defra, APHA, Welsh Government & Scottish Government.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £8,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2033
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70332100 - Land management services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. Lot 1: Agricultural Valuation Services
Description
This Lot covers the majority of the expected work under this agreement. This Lot allows for the appointment of Valuers to work on our behalf.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2: Expert Valuation Services
Description
This Lot allows the appointment of a valuer with more experience than a valuer in Lot 1. expert valuers will review valuations done by another valuer that may have been challenged by the owner of the animal.
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3: Monitor Valuation Services
Description
This Lot allows the appointment of a valuer with more experience than a valuer in Lot 2. Monitor valuers will assess the work of valuers & expert valuers for audit purposes e.g., during large animal disease outbreaks.
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 October 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
As set out in the ITT documents.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The resulting open framework is to be open for use by: Defra, APHA, Welsh Government & Scottish Government.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1: Agricultural Valuation Services
Lot 2. Lot 2: Expert Valuation Services
Lot 3. Lot 3: Monitor Valuation Services
As set out in the ITT documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1: Agricultural Valuation Services
Lot 2. Lot 2: Expert Valuation Services
Lot 3. Lot 3: Monitor Valuation Services
As set out in the ITT documents.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1: Agricultural Valuation Services
Lot 2. Lot 2: Expert Valuation Services
Lot 3. Lot 3: Monitor Valuation Services
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 September 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 September 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 15 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60% |
| Commercial | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Contract finder was used in advance of the new TPP Notices being made available.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Defra E-tendering portal
Contracting authority
Animal and Plant Health Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHC-6261-BLLQ
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tom Redfearn
Email: tom.redfearn@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Team
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tom Redfearn
Email: tom.redfearn@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster