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ID 6592875 - DAERA - LMC - The provision of certification services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBLFQAS)

Issued by The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland · via UK Find a Tender Service

Published
4 Nov 2026
Closes
8 Dec 2026, 15:00 UTC
Value
GBP 10,843,438
Reference
ID 6592875
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Financial & Professional Services
Type
services

At a glance

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland in United Kingdom has published a tender in financial & professional services: “ID 6592875 - DAERA - LMC - The provision of certification services to the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBLFQAS)”. Submissions close on 8 December 2026, 34 days from today. The stated value is GBP 10,843,438. Quote reference ID 6592875 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. There are 404 open financial & professional services notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Details

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.

Context for bidders

There are 404 open Financial & Professional Services tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 34 days.

Documents

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