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RDE520 Life cycle assessment (LCA) of bovine tuberculosis on greenhouse gas emis

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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13 Jun 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

On 13th June 2025, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) awarded a contract to SRUC for conducting a life cycle assessment of bovine tuberculosis effects on greenhouse gas emissions and livestock productivity in England. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, utilising a selective procurement method based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The industry category falls under "Research and development consultancy services," with a total value of £105,524.60. The process is in the award stage, with the contract beginning on 11th June 2025 and set to conclude on 11th June 2026. The contract delivery includes multiple regions such as the UK, Channel Islands, and Europe, amongst others.

This tender offers growth opportunities primarily for research and consulting firms with expertise in agricultural and environmental science. Companies capable of assessing and mitigating bovine tuberculosis's impact on greenhouse gas emissions will find this tender advantageous. While not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a strong track record in scientific consultancy or livestock management may successfully contribute and expand their portfolio through this government-backed initiative.

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Notice Title

RDE520 Life cycle assessment (LCA) of bovine tuberculosis on greenhouse gas emis

Notice Description

Deliver a LCA of the impact of bovine tubeculosis (bTB) and the current bTB eradication efforts on English livestock productivity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and compare these impacts against bTB-free animals. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21e5a4ca-c9f2-4689-a425-7afccd12f7fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6156d3-576d-47c4-b7a5-f7b4604e35db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,524 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,524 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SRUC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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