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title: "Life Cycle Assessment of UK Insect Protein Production Processes for Pig and Poul"
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# Life Cycle Assessment of UK Insect Protein Production Processes for Pig and Poul

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61ad369f-f27b-481f-bc9f-d316483e0952

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the "Life Cycle Assessment of UK Insect Protein Production Processes for Pig and Poultry" project. The procurement stage was an open procedure below threshold. The contract was awarded on July 31, 2023, to Ricardo-AEA Ltd, with a total value of £74,051.30. The contract period is from July 31, 2023, to July 30, 2024. The project is classified under animal feedstuffs and is aimed at evaluating insect protein production processes in the UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing services related to life cycle assessments in the animal feed industry. Businesses specializing in environmental consultancy, sustainable agriculture, and feed supply chains would be well-suited to compete for this tender. With a focus on assessing sustainable protein production methods, this contract aims to support innovation and research in the agricultural sector, offering a platform for businesses to contribute to eco-friendly practices within the food industry.

## Notice

Life Cycle Assessment of UK Insect Protein Production Processes for Pig and Poul

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba488c-d2da-4f37-bf10-5c22e0f3d26c |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 30 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,051 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba488c-d2da-4f37-bf10-5c22e0f3d26c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba488c-d2da-4f37-bf10-5c22e0f3d26c
  31st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/476f9909-7897-4f40-826d-f3803aea0855
  C20252- Life Cycle Ass. UK Insect Protein Production Pro for Pig Poultry Feed_Ricardo_Redacted

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