Sheep grazing on the dike grounds of Hamburg Wilhelmsburg

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, represented by the Procurement and Award Center Altona, intends to award a contract for the grazing of the Wilhelmsburg ring embankment by a flock of sheep. This tender, commissioned by the State Office for Roads, Bridges and Waterways (LSBG), seeks to maintain the integrity and ecological balance of the embankment through traditional sheep grazing methods. The contract requires a minimum of 240 sheep to be utilized for this purpose. The primary objective is to ensure the effective upkeep of the embankment's vegetation, preventing overgrowth and promoting a healthy sward that contributes to the embankment's structural stability and biodiversity. This initiative is part of Hamburg's ongoing commitment to sustainable land management and the preservation of its vital flood defense infrastructure. The scope of work will likely involve the management of the sheep flock, including their daily care, movement across the designated grazing areas, and ensuring their welfare throughout the contract period. Potential bidders are expected to demonstrate their capacity to provide a well-managed, healthy flock of the specified minimum size and possess the expertise in ecological grazing practices relevant to embankment maintenance. Further details regarding the specific duration of the contract, performance standards, and evaluation criteria will be provided in the full tender documentation.

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security, environment and climate and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Livestock, Pest Control and Environmental Policy. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the agriculture and food security sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.