DEFRA has announced scheduled downtime between IPAFFS and CDS between 3pm and 5pm on Thursday 12 June. This will impact SPS movements and associated declarations.
The full DEFRA announcement is below:
BTMS System Implementation – 12 June 2025
"The new BTMS system is replacing the ALVS system and is currently being phased in.
As part of this transition, connectivity from CDS to BTMS will go live on Thursday 12 June 2025, with scheduled downtime between 3pm and 5pm. Traders may experience delays, CDS and IPAFFS declarations will be queued during the downtime period.
To avoid disruption, please submit declarations outside of the downtime window.
Avoid arriving between 3pm and 5pm as you may be held at the BCP pending clearance of Customs Hold. There is no need to contact the NCH—holds will lift automatically once connectivity resumes.
Thank you for your co-operation as we transition to the new system.
Useful contacts
Imports of animal products
For urgent questions about imports of animal products, including germinal products, contact the Port Health Authority or Local Authority at the Border Control Post (BCP) for the goods’ point of entry. Find the BCP and the PHA/LA contact information on this map or list.
Imports of live animals
For urgent questions about imports of live animals contact APHA.
Imports of plants and plant products
For urgent questions regarding imports into England and Wales, contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), by email, in the first instance: phsi-importers@apha.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can contact them by telephone: +44 (0) 3000 200 301.
If you need technical help with IPAFFS, please call the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) helpline on 0330 041 6999 or email APHAServiceDesk@apha.gov.uk (not 24 hours)."
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Posted on Wednesday 11th June 2025