Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
Awarded

Extension of Tuberculin Testing and Veterinary Services Contracts for Defra in England and Wales

Awarded 31 Mar 2020

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Awarded31 Mar 2020
Value£29,063,067.00
SupplierXL Farmcare North Limited,XL Farmcare Midlands Ltd,XL Farmcare South East,XL Farmcare Wessex Ltd,XL Farmcare Devon & Cornwall Ltd,Iechyd Da (Gwledig) Ltd,Menter a Busnes
AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 5y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expired 30 Mar 2021

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to XL Farmcare North Limited, XL Farmcare Midlands Ltd, XL Farmcare South East, XL Farmcare Wessex Ltd, XL Farmcare Devon & Cornwall Ltd, Iechyd Da (Gwledig) Ltd, and Menter a Busnes for the provision of a fully managed service for the delivery of tuberculin testing and other veterinary services, including incident response, to government in England and Wales.

This notice concerns a 1-year extension to the original seven 3+2 year contracts, required to facilitate sufficient time to re-tender in 2020 for service to commence in April 2021.

The contract value is £29,063,067.

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