AwardedAwarded 2 October 2025
ID 6048315 - DAERA - CAFRE - Supply and Delivery of Ruminant Beef, Sheep and Dairy Rations
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise · Education
In brief
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise awarded food and drink work to John Thompson & Sons, Limited, United Feeds Limited and Britmilk and 1 others on 2 October 2025.
It is split into 7 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
The College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) requires the supply and delivery of ruminant beef, sheep and dairy rations. The requirement has been separated into 8 Lots as outlined below. A separate contract will be established for each LOT.
Suckler Cow and Beef Enterprise (Beef and Sheep Centre (BSC) & Hill Farm Centre (HFC))
Lot 1 - Suckler cow and calf feed
Lot 2 - Beef finishing and store cattle
Lot 5 - Calf & Heifer Rations
Sheep Enterprise (Beef and Sheep Centre & Hill Farm Centre)
Lot 3 - Ewe & Lamb Feed
Dairy Enterprise (Dairy Centre (DC))
Lot 4 - Dairy Cow Rations (this includes blend, parlour nuts and Pre-calver nuts)
Lot 5 - Calf & Heifer Rations
Lot 6 - Milk Substitute
Additional feed components (All centres)
Lot 7 - Straights
Lot 8 - Feed additives
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | — | — |
| Lot 2 | — | — |
| Lot 3 | — | — |
| Lot 4 | — | — |
| Lot 5 | — | — |
| Lot 6 | — | — |
| Lot 7 | — | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thompson & Sons, Limited (SME) | Lot 1 | £84,000 | 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026 |
| United Feeds Limited (SME) | Lot 2 | £266,000 | 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026 |
| United Feeds Limited (SME) | Lot 3 | £196,000 | 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026 |
| United Feeds Limited (SME) | Lot 4 | £1,190,000 | 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026 |
| United Feeds Limited (SME) | Lot 5 | £126,000 | 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026 |
| Britmilk (SME) | Lot 6 | £70,000 | 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026 |
| Fane Valley Feeds Limited (SME) | Lot 7 | £350,000 | 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 069859-2025
About the buyer
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural EnterpriseLast 12 months
Procurements
1Awards
1Suppliers it has used most for food and drink
- Britmilk1 contract
- Fane Valley Feeds Limited1 contract
- John Thompson & Sons, Limited1 contract
- United Feeds Limited1 contract
From notice 069859-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.