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Provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system for Scottish Pig Producers

QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Quality Meat Scotland aimed to award a contract for the provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system specifically for Scottish Pig Producers. As a central purchasing body, Quality Meat Scotland sought to foster a sustainable red meat industry within the region, UKM75, through an open procurement procedure. The procurement category was centred on services, with the tender focusing on agricultural needs, promising enhanced farm management capabilities for pig producers. Despite the open procedure approach, the procurement process for this tender, initiated on 20 March 2026, reached an unsuccessful conclusion. The package was expected to serve approximately fifty-five pig enterprises, providing them with detailed production recording tools and benchmarking data to improve productivity and align with sustainability targets.

This tender represented a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural software and farm management solutions, especially those with expertise in production recording and data analytics. Companies with innovative technology equipment and experience in the agricultural sector could leverage their capabilities to deliver bespoke services that address the unique needs of Scottish pig producers. Through the deployment and maintenance of sophisticated benchmarking systems, businesses could aid in enhancing productivity, profitability, and sustainability, thus carving out a niche in the agricultural services market. Collaboration with veterinary services by sharing production data would further strengthen the offering, ensuring comprehensive insights for farm productivity improvement.

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Notice Title

Provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system for Scottish Pig Producers

Notice Description

Provide and maintain an on-farm production recording and benchmarking system for Scottish pig producers to use for farm management purposes. This quotation is based on numbers from 2023/2024 usage. Final numbers will be confirmed prior to signing of the contract. It is anticipated that there will be approximately fifty-five pig businesses within Scotland requiring to use the on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system. Final price will be dependent on the number of units engaged in the benchmarking programme. On authorisation by the individual producer, you may be required to deliver production information to the producer's vet in order to help improve productivity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system for Scottish Pig Producers QMS is welcoming tenders for the provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system for Scottish Pig Producers. Background Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) role is to shape a sustainable and prospering red meat industry in Scotland. In response to demand from Scottish pig producers QMS intend to provide an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system. The aims of this project are to increase the efficiency of output of red meat production, increase on-farm productivity, profitability and sustainability of both indoor and outdoor pig producers in Scotland. On farm production recording software and benchmarking allows pig producers to improve their productivity through utilisation of weekly data entered which provides various weekly and monthly reports. These reports show areas for improvement and management changes. The anonymous benchmarking element allows producers to see how well they are doing against other producers for all the main Key Performance Indicators used within the industry. Scope of the work Provide and maintain an on-farm production recording and benchmarking system for Scottish pig producers to use for farm management purposes. This quotation is based on numbers from 2023/2024 usage. Final numbers will be confirmed prior to signing of the contract. It is anticipated that there will be approximately fifty-five pig businesses within Scotland requiring to use the on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system. Final price will be dependent on the number of units engaged in the benchmarking programme. On authorisation by the individual producer, you may be required to deliver production information to the producer's vet in order to help improve productivity. Outputs and Deliverables Sow/Weaner Herd data entry and production event reporting functions including management action lists for the breeding herd Weaner/Finisher Herd data entry and production event reporting functions for the Finishing herd Management & Analysis production performance reporting and analysis for the breeding and finishing herds Veterinary functions for recording, monitoring, usage reporting and efficacy analysis for pharmaceutical stocks Benchmarking & Multiple Herd Reporting & Inventory comparative reporting of physical and financial, league tables and stock consolidation and valuation A combination of on farm training provision for individual producers or group training of producers Benchmarking Scottish pig units against comparable systems in other European countries Remote or on-site installation of the system and training of all participants Transfer of data to the QMS Pig Health Database Transfer of slaughter data from Scottish Marketing Groups into individual producer systems Provision of bespoke reports for QMS when required Engagement with Producers and assistance in interpreting and utilising data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827106
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552116
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH GYLE
Postcode
EH12 9DQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552116
    Provision of an on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system for Scottish Pig Producers - Provide and maintain an on-farm production recording and benchmarking system for Scottish pig producers to use for farm management purposes. This quotation is based on numbers from 2023/2024 usage. Final numbers will be confirmed prior to signing of the contract. It is anticipated that there will be approximately fifty-five pig businesses within Scotland requiring to use the on-farm production recording package and benchmarking system. Final price will be dependent on the number of units engaged in the benchmarking programme. On authorisation by the individual producer, you may be required to deliver production information to the producer's vet in order to help improve productivity.

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