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title: "Methane-Inhibiting Livestock Feed Supplements: Review of Net Impacts, Barriers to Success And Consumer Acceptance"
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# Methane-Inhibiting Livestock Feed Supplements: Review of Net Impacts, Barriers to Success And Consumer Acceptance

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e6a8e0f-6efe-49c5-80a3-907924311e0b

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a project titled "Methane-Inhibiting Livestock Feed Supplements: Review of Net Impacts, Barriers to Success And Consumer Acceptance," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract falls under the industry category of agricultural products and is based in London, England. The tender was awarded on 5th February 2021 and is valued at £50,000 with a contract period running from 5th February 2021 to 5th October 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing participation from a variety of suppliers, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in agricultural services, specifically those specialising in environmental innovation and livestock feed solutions. Companies with expertise in methane mitigation strategies, sustainability practices, or those equipped to conduct comprehensive evaluations of farming products would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project seeks to assess various factors impacting consumer acceptance and environmental benefits which could lead to increased demand for innovative feed products.

## Notice

Summary This project aims to holistically evaluate suitability, scalability and net mitigation effects of methane-inhibiting livestock feed supplements in a UK context. Deliverables shall include a rapid evidence assessment in line with best practice to deliver insights into realistic impacts (accounting for benefits and trade-offs) and barriers to successful GHG mitigation. This will account for impacts to consumers, farmers, the environment and potential legislative/marketing/trade requirements. Additional evaluation will investigate anticipated consumer acceptance of widespread sectoral usage of methane-inhibiting livestock feed supplements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0baa6aa8-4d51-4c82-9c5a-cccaf5bb4d1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 5 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0baa6aa8-4d51-4c82-9c5a-cccaf5bb4d1e
- 9 Dec 2020 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a2cf089-bdb4-47c2-85f3-75ef986f6981

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0baa6aa8-4d51-4c82-9c5a-cccaf5bb4d1e
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a2cf089-bdb4-47c2-85f3-75ef986f6981
  9th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/698d51b5-1acb-4b04-956a-698663dfeabc
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffdc653d-48cd-4dac-9a69-263f4d5ae020
  n/a

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