RFQ 2026/19 - Virtual fence technology cattle collar system

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

Published: Jul 2, 2026

Updated: Jul 2, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the agriculture and food security, information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Livestock, Network Infrastructure and Telecommunications. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 13,000. Proposals must be submitted before July 24, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the agriculture and food security sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Virtual fence technology cattle collar system. The system will be deployed in upland and semi-upland conditions with variable terrain, vegetation density, and intermittent mobile network coverage. The system shall enable the definition, deployment, and management of virtual grazing boundaries and associated livestock monitoring functions in a pasture-based grazing system.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 2, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 062332-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has issued 142 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 25 currently open and 73 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Education & Training, and Tourism. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 24, 2026. You have 21 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £13,000 - £13,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 062332-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.