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CfT: ID 6592875 - DAERA - LMC - The provision of certification services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBLFQAS)
- Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
- 32/5
- Buyer Organisation:
- CPD - Supplies and Services Division
- Title:
- ID 6592875 - DAERA - LMC - The provision of certification services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBLFQAS)
- CfT CA Unique ID:
- SSD-7556
- Evaluation Mechanism:
- MAT
- Description:
- The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) requires the continued provision of certification services for the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS). FQAS plays a critical role in providing assurance regarding animal welfare, food safety and environmental standards and supports market access for Northern Ireland beef and lamb producers and processors. The scheme currently has approximately 11,422 active participants (as of 30/04/2026). The current contract expires on 31 March 2027, and a replacement contract is required to ensure continuity of certification services from 1 April 2027.
- Services, Works, Goods:
- Services
- CPC Category:
- Other services
- Directive:
- UK
- Procedure:
- Open/Competitive Flexible
- CfT Involves:
- A Public Contract
- First Cycle:
- Public
- Tender Structure Envelope Type:
- Qualification/Technical/Financial
- Special Regime Contract:
- No
- CPV Codes:
- 79132000-Certification services
79131000-Documentation services
79130000-Legal documentation and certification services - Contact Point:
- SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
- Publish on behalf of:
- Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland
- Participating bodies:
- Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland
- Award per Item:
- No
- NUTS codes:
- UKN
- Estimated value (GBP):
- 10843438
- Above or Below Threshold:
- Above
- Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
- 08/12/2026 15:00
- End of clarification period:
- 01/12/2026 15:00
- Upload of documents within the clarifications:
- Yes
- Tenders Opening Date:
- 08/12/2026 15:30
- Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
- Yes
- Contract awarded in Lots:
- No
- EU funding:
- No
- Multiple tenders will be accepted:
- No
- Contract duration in months or years, excluding extensions:
- 3 years
- Validity of Tender in days or months:
- 90 days
- Date of Publication/Invitation:
- 04/11/2026 16:20