Teagasc is currently inviting tenders for cattle haulage services for its Grange Research Centre in Dunsany, Co. Meath.

Teagasc Grange is one of the country's leading beef research facilities covering 250ha of grassland, with cattle accommodation capacity of over 1,100 animals.

As part of its ongoing research, breeding and herd management activities, Teagasc said it requires cattle transportation between Teagasc locations, marts, commercial farms, factories, and other approved destinations.

According to the tender documents, Teagasc is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced livestock haulier to provide these haulage services on an "as-required basis".

"The successful tenderer will be responsible for providing safe, reliable and timely transportation of livestock while complying with all applicable animal welfare, transport and biosecurity legislation," the documents state.

Cattle

The contract will operate for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend this for up to a further two years, "subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing operational requirements".

Teagasc said the number, timing, and destination of journeys will vary throughout the year.

The authority said it does not guarantee any minimum volume of work under this contract.

The successful tenderer may be required to transport a range of livestock including: calves, weanlings, yearlings, breeding stock, suckler cows, beef cattle, and bulls.

Teagasc said the transport requirements may vary from individual animals to full loads.

Tenders

The successful tenderer must provide suitably maintained and approved livestock transport vehicles.

They must comply with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) requirements relating to the transport of live animals.

All drivers should have necessary licences, authorisations and competency certificates required by law.

Vehicles must also be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with all applicable biosecurity requirements.

The closing date for the submission of tenders is 5:00p.m on November 17, 2026.