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.
Lot 1. Suckler cow and calf feed
Description
Lot 1 Suckler cow and calf feed
Lot 2. Beef finishing and store cattle
Description
Lot 2 Beef finishing and store cattle
Lot 3. Ewe and Lamb Feed
Description
Lot 3 Ewe and Lamb Feed
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 5. Calf and Heifer Rations
Description
Lot 5 Calf and Heifer Rations
Lot 6. Milk Substitute
Description
Lot 6 Milk Substitute
Lot 7. Straights
Description
Lot 7 Straights
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Suckler cow and calf feed
Lots
Lot 1. Suckler cow and calf feed
Supplier
Contract value
- £84,000 excluding VAT
- £100,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 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
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Beef finishing and store cattle
Lots
Lot 2. Beef finishing and store cattle
Supplier
Contract value
- £266,000 excluding VAT
- £319,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 1 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 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
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Contract 3. Lot 3 - Ewe & Lamb Feed
Lots
Lot 3. Ewe and Lamb Feed
Supplier
Contract value
- £196,000 excluding VAT
- £235,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 1 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 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
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Contract 4. Lot 4 - Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts)
Lots
Lot 4. Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts)
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,190,000 excluding VAT
- £1,428,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 1 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 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
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Contract 5. Lot 5 - Calf & Heifer Rations
Lots
Lot 5. Calf and Heifer Rations
Supplier
Contract value
- £126,000 excluding VAT
- £151,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 1 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 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
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Contract 6. Lot 6 - Milk Substitute
Lots
Lot 6. Milk Substitute
Supplier
Contract value
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 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
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
Contract 7. Lot 7 - Straights
Lots
Lot 7. Straights
Supplier
Contract value
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 1 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- Possible extension to 2 October 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
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Suckler cow and calf feed
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Beef finishing and store cattle
- 3 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Ewe and Lamb Feed
- 3 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts)
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Calf and Heifer Rations
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. Milk Substitute
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 7. Straights
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 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)
Lots that will not be awarded
Lot 8. Feed additives
Description
Lot 8 Feed additives
CPV classifications
- 15710000 - Prepared animal feeds for farm and other animals
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
Date of decision not to award
22 September 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
BRITMILK
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYTG-2738-VRPP
- Companies House: SC100357
51 Rae Street
Dumfries
DG1 1JD
United Kingdom
Email: info@britmilk.co.uk
Website: http://www.britmilk.co.uk
Region: UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 6. Lot 6 - Milk Substitute
FANE VALLEY FEEDS LIMITED
- Companies House: NI025752
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNMH-5321-JVBG
Fane Valley Co-Op Soc Ltd Units 1 & 2 Glenavy Road Business Park
Moira
BT67 0LT
United Kingdom
Email: sales@fanevalleyfeeds.com
Website: https://fanevalleyfeeds.com
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 7. Lot 7 - Straights
JOHN THOMPSON & SONS, LIMITED
- Companies House: R0000447
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHQW-8975-XTCN
35/39 York Road
Belfast
BT15 3GW
United Kingdom
Email: peter.mcclean@thompson.co.uk
Website: http://www.thompson.co.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Suckler cow and calf feed
UNITED FEEDS LIMITED
- Companies House: NI038000
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBN-5752-WNVJ
Dale Farm House, 15
Belfast
BT3 9LS
United Kingdom
Email: aboyd@ufeeds.com
Website: http://www.ufeeds.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Beef finishing and store cattle
Contract 3. Lot 3 - Ewe & Lamb Feed
Contract 4. Lot 4 - Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts)
Contract 5. Lot 5 - Calf & Heifer Rations
Contracting authority
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYCL-3331-QQMP
Greenmount Campus, 45 Tirgracy Road
Antrim
BT41 4PS
United Kingdom
Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cafre.ac.uk/
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-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
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast