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RDE955 - Understanding and Improving the Welfare of Breeding and Teaser Males:

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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13 Feb 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "RDE955 - Understanding and Improving the Welfare of Breeding and Teaser Males," focusing on livestock systems within Great Britain. The contract, which falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, has been awarded to SRUC Innovation Ltd. This selective tendering procedure involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage reaching the award phase as of 13th February 2026. The contract period runs from 9th February 2026 to 31st March 2027, addressing various delivery locations, including the UK and international territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy services industry, particularly those with expertise in animal welfare and livestock management. Companies with a robust infrastructure to support large-scale research projects would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were not specifically targeted, the procurement method and framework call-off provide potential for businesses to establish themselves as key contributors to governmental projects focused on innovative solutions in agricultural practices and animal husbandry.

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Notice Title

RDE955 - Understanding and Improving the Welfare of Breeding and Teaser Males:

Notice Description

The project aims to document current housing, husbandry and reproductive management practices of breeding and teaser males, specifically boars (essential), bulls (essential) and rams (desirable) within GB livestock systems to better understand how these practices may influence animal welfare. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6eabff6-a82a-47ad-93d9-63ce83eb4180
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62816a9f-0310-4287-9e58-7e99dc32d63b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£49,826 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,826 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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 4DF
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 INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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