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CfT: The provision of Studbook Services

Name of Contracting Authority:
Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine
Title:
The provision of Studbook Services
CfT CA Unique ID:
CFT 6331689
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is to serve the Government and people of Ireland by leading, developing and regulating the agri-food sector, protecting public health and optimising social, economic and environmental benefits. The current programme for Government includes a commitment to support the development of the sport horse sector and to enhance the marketing and breeding of Irish sport horses. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is the designated competent authority for the implementation of the EU Animal Breeding Regulations (Regulation (EU) 2016/1012)) which provides the rules and standards for recognising a breed society and approving a breeding programme for the respective breed. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are seeking to award contract(s) to operate the Studbooks for the following breeds to breeders’ associations, breeding organisations or public bodies: - The Irish Sport Horse (No. of Foals entered in 2024: circa 4400) - The Irish Sport Pony (No. of Foals entered in 2024: circa 110) - The Irish Draught (No. of Foals entered in 2024: circa 930) - The Irish Cob (No. of Foals entered in 2024: circa 90) - The Irish Part-bred Cob (No. of Foals entered in 2024: circa 11). The contracts will be issued for a specific breed groups. The breeds have been divided into three lots based on the intrinsic links between some of the breeds in question. Applicants may apply for any or all of the following lots 1. The Irish Sport Horse and the Irish Sport Pony 2. The Irish Draught 3. The Irish Cob and the Irish Part-bred Cob. No studbook operational fees will be offered by the client but the successful tenderer will have the right to administer the stud books, including the right to charge fees to clients who wish to avail of the studbook services within the industry norm.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
77500000-Animal husbandry services
Contact Point:
Tom Keating
Award per Item:
Yes
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
0
Above or Below threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
10/10/2025 17:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
03/10/2025 17:00
Tenders Opening Date:
10/10/2025 17:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
Yes
Number Of Lots:
3
Lot Name(1)
The Irish Sport Horse and the Irish Sport Pony Studbook   Award per Item: Yes
Lot Name(2)
The Irish Draught Studbook   Award per Item: Yes
Lot Name(3)
The Irish Cob and the Irish Part-bred Cob Studbook   Award per Item: Yes
Tenders For Lots:
Maximum Number of Lots
Maximum Number of Lots:
3
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
72 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
120 days
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
18/08/2025 16:33
TED links for published notices:
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two