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Open tender · Notice 104853-2026
ID 6592875 - DAERA - LMC - The provision of certification services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBLFQAS)
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland
- Value
- £10.8m
- Closes
- 8 Dec 2026 (30 days)
- Where
- Northern Ireland
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2030
In plain English
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland wants a supplier to provide certification services for the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme, which has about 11,422 active participants. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 across Northern Ireland, is estimated at £10,843,438, and is open to bids now until 8 December 2026 at 3pm.
Good fit for: Certification and inspection bodies with experience auditing farms for food safety, animal welfare or environmental standards.
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What the buyer says
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.
Getting the documents
etendersni.gov.uk/epps (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 4 Nov 2026.
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