Scope
Reference
C179/2025/2026
Description
The Client wishes to procure 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 value of the Contract is expected within the range of £750,000-£880,000 excluding VAT for the entire 4 year period.
The successful Bidder must 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £880,000 excluding VAT
- £1,056,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 February 2026 to 2 February 2028
- Possible extension to 2 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
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 1+1 max 2 year extension).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per the tender
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per the tender
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 October 2025, 2:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
27 October 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.- Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the User performing the Registration.- The User who performs the Registration becomes the Super User for the Organisation.- On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password.- The Password will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.- In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.- Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click "Forgot your password?"- Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation.- If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must not register again.- Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform.- Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).- Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration.
ITT responses must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 2pm on 27/10/25 How To Find The ITT:- Once logged in you must click on 'PQQs/ITT's Open to all Suppliers'- The e-tender references for this contract are: project_60667, itt_120314.- Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest button'. This will move the PQQ/ITT from the 'Open to all Suppliers' area to the 'My PQQ/ITT's' on the home page.- You will then see the full details of the Tender in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the 'Attachments' area.- Should you have any questions on the Tender, please use the 'Messages' area to contact the buyer directly - Please do not contact the named person at the top of this notice.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Welsh
Award decision date (estimated)
6 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery | Ability to deliver and clearly outline the approach in which you would fully manage and undertake all activities in relation to the provision and service delivery of this Contract as stipulated within... |
Quality | 30.00% |
| Lowest Cost | Lowest Cost |
Price | 30.00% |
| Service Delivery | Evidence your understanding of biosecurity whilst working with TB, please provide clear and detailed measures to show that biosecurity compliance will be maintained throughout the delivery of this... |
Quality | 20.00% |
| Service Delivery | Demonstrate your knowledge of UK GDPR and data security, explain the measures you have in place to ensure strict levels of data management and confidentiality is always maintained, including the use... |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Contract Management | Describe the quality assurance control measures you have in place and how these would apply to this Contract. |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
as per the tender documents
Description of risks to contract performance
as per the tender documents
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
The evaluation will include 4 separate processes:
Stage One: Qualification
Qualification Questionnaire (eTenderWales)
This is an assessment of whether there is any reason why a Bidder should be excluded from participation in the tender process. It is assessed against the Bidder's response to the questions in the Qualification section/envelope of eTenderWales and scored as information only or pass or fail.
Guidance is provided against each question, indicating those questions which are mandatory that Bidders must respond to and pass to be able to proceed to Stage 2.
A Bidder can be disqualified from the tender process at Stage 1, where the Bidder:
• Does not provide all information requested within the Qualification section/envelope of eTenderWales that is marked as "Mandatory",
• Receives a fail for one or more of the Qualification questions (in the Qualification Questionnaire.
Stage Two: Technical- Technical Response Template
These are the technical questions within the Technical Response Template on eTenderWales. Bidders are required to note the instructions for completion of the Technical Questions within this ITT and the Technical Response Template.
All questions should be answered by completing the Technical Evaluation response template provided (uploading the completed template as indicated on eTenderWales).
The response to each of the technical questions will be scored out of one hundred (100) in accordance with the Marking Scheme and Evaluation Guidance contained within the Technical Response Template.
Further details are in the tender documents.
Bidders should note there are minimum scoring requirements for the technical questions. These are:
• To ensure a consistent standard across all areas covered by the technical questions, the score allocated to each technical question must reach its minimum pass score of 60. If any technical question is awarded a score of forty (40) out of one hundred (100) or lower, it will immediately fail the whole tender.
Stage 3:
Commercial Response- Commercial Response Template
This is the Commercial response within the Price Schedule Template on eTenderWales. Bidders are required to note the instructions for completion of the Commercial Response within this ITT and the Commercial Response Template.
Further details are in the tender documents.
Stage 4 Site Visit
Following the technical and commercial evaluation of tenders, the named post mortem facility of the highest scoring tenderer will be inspected and evaluated on a pass/fail basis . Failure to meet the required standard would render the tender as non-compliant and will result in the tender failing the whole tender submission. In this instance the Client will then undertake an inspection and evaluation of the post mortem facility of the tenderer who achieved the next highest evaluation score.
The tender documents provides full details the requirements of the Site Visit of the named post mortem facility and what constitutes a pass/fail. The Bidder must provide a suitable facility with the appropriate Health & Safety procedures in place to carry out carcase examinations and post mortems including carcase disposal in line with Animal by Products. This facility must meet as a minimum the following criteria:
The facility is under cover and has suitable lighting.
The floor and surrounding surfaces within the facility are constructed of a material that allows for cleansing and disinfection and have effective drainage.
Down draught table or a suitable microbiological safety cabinet.
Hot and cold running water.
Sterilizing units for knives.
Basin for cleansing which is non hand operated.
Clean facility for storage of sampling material and consumables.
Refrigerated storage at 20C to 80C for carcases held prior to a postmortem examination.
An additional refrigerated storage for samples prior to despatch.
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No pre-market engagement has been undertaken. Detailed requirements already known by the buying organisation
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