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Age at first calving & calving intervals research of beef and dairy sector in Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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04 Feb 2026 at 10:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government involves a research project titled "Age at first calving & calving intervals research of beef and dairy sector in Wales." The procurement focuses on the services industry, specifically research and development services, and is located in Cardiff, UK. This project has been structured through a limited procurement method, indicative of below-threshold competition, and was most recently in the Award stage as of 4th February 2026. The associated contract was signed on 2nd February 2026 and spans from 3rd February 2026 to 4th August 2026, with SRUC being the contracted supplier, operating primarily within Edinburgh.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development services industry, particularly those focusing on agriculture and cattle performance analytics. Companies with expertise in data analysis and policy development related to the agricultural sector may find substantial growth prospects through participating in such government-funded research projects. The requirements imply that larger-scale organizations with established capabilities in managing light-touch regime projects would be best suited to engage effectively, thereby contributing valuable insights to underpin evidence-based policy-making for the Welsh Government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Age at first calving & calving intervals research of beef and dairy sector in Wales

Notice Description

This work involves allocating PS50,000 of revenue funding in 2025/26 to support research analysing existing numerical data from the Cattle Tracking System (CTS) to produce a report on beef and dairy cattle calving intervals in Wales. The research will strengthen our understanding of current performance and provide a more robust evidence base to inform policy development to support the optional layer within the SFS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064684
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009812-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,806 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 4 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kevin.silver@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SRUC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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