Published date: 6 February 2025

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 14 February 2025

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction machinery and equipment - 43300000

Location of contract

B3 1AG

Procurement reference

CF-0453800D8d000003VQwdEAG

Published date

6 February 2025

Closing date

14 February 2025

Contract type

Works

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

This PIN relates to a Request For Information (RFI) which Natural England are undertaking in advance of any future procurement exercise for the Cattle Handling Solution at Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve.
Natural England would like to gather information from suppliers who offer a design and build cattle handling system. The requirement is to design, build and maintain a stand-alone system to provide a safe working environment for both livestock and staff. The farm has a herd of 145 Longhorn cattle and the handling system must be able to perform several functions such as drafting of animals, loading onto haulage lorries, hoof trimming crushes and all animal handling tasks that occur throughout the farming year.
The build must be complete by Mid October 2025.
Full details of the scope can be requested by emailing:
Emma.Strong@defra.gov.uk
A scope and brief questionnaire will be issued upon expression of interest.


About the buyer

Contact name

Emma Strong

Address

Aqua House, 20-25 Lionel Street
Birmingham
B3 1AG
UK

Telephone

07379061363

Email

emma.strong@defra.gov.uk