The Provision of Kennels to Accommodate Quarantine of Animals

In cases where animals arrive into Ireland and are found to be non­compliant, the Department of

The Provision of Kennels to Accommodate Quarantine of Animals

Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine

## Summary The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine is seeking a contractor to provide kennels for the quarantine of animals arriving in Ireland. The estimated value of the contract is €200,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of a suitable quarantine facility for non-compliant animals * Transport for non-compliant animals to and from the quarantine facility * A registered veterinary practitioner to administer vaccines, tapeworm treatment, microchips etc. * Exclusive use of all kennel spaces in the quarantine facility unit

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Suitable persons who have the capacity to provide a quarantine facility for animals

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €200,000 * Submission deadline: 17th June 2026, 17:00 IST * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (available on etenders.gov.ie) + European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in animal quarantine and veterinary services. * Opportunities include a 48-month contract with an estimated value of €200,000. * Risks include the need for exclusive use of kennel spaces and the requirement for a registered veterinary practitioner.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine has 22 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 104 contract(s) worth around €25,461,338.

Recent awarded suppliers include Lennox Supplies Ltd, Celtic Diagnostics Ltd, Chameleon Colour Systems, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute (AFBI), Peter Kelly.