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DAC 04/26 Provision of Field Veterinarians for DAERA VSAHG

Department of Agriculture Environmental and Rural Affairs

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department of Agriculture Environmental and Rural Affairs

Buyer Address: 303 Airport Road, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

Contact Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk

Buyer Name: CPD - Supplies and Services Division

Buyer Address: 303, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
2030000.0 GBP
Published
09 Mar 2026, 10:30
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
10 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
09 Mar 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
85200000 - Veterinary services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Mistev Export Health Certification Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The contract will cover the supply of temporary Veterinary Officer (VO) services. The primary role of the VO is to undertake a wide range of inspection, disease surveillance and eradication tasks to maintain high levels of animal welfare and public health standards. VO duties are performed across Northern Ireland and span various different work areas including DAERA Direct Offices, farms and livestock markets etc. This role requires strong leadership, decision-making and collaboration ensuring that Northern Ireland’s agricultural sector remains resilient, compliant and competitive.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: Provision of Field Veterinarians for DAERA VSAHG

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