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title: "RDE666 Alternative pre-slaughter handling systems for the electrical stunning"
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# RDE666 Alternative pre-slaughter handling systems for the electrical stunning

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-624786b2-ab35-4bfe-988c-218a4c5ee782

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a procurement process titled "RDE666 Alternative pre-slaughter handling systems for the electrical stunning," focusing on research and development consultancy services. The contract, worth £48,029.04, has been awarded to SAC Commercial Ltd. The project aims to refine handling systems for the electrical stunning of slaughter-weight pigs, potentially reducing stockperson handling and pig isolation before slaughter. The contract commenced on 1st October 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, spanning multiple locations including the UK and international regions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural consulting, automation solutions, and animal welfare technologies. Businesses with expertise in handling systems and reducing manual intervention in livestock management stand to benefit greatly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the inclusive suitability criteria set by DEFRA. The project ensures not only potential long-term improvements in animal welfare but also boosts business portfolios engaged in innovative farming solutions.

## Notice

Overall aim: To determine whether it is feasible to refine handling systems for the electrical stunning of slaughter weight pigs, taking into consideration group handling of pigs and potential for automation to reduce stockperson handling and pig isolation before slaughter and achieve higher throughput. This is with a view to providing in the longer term a non-aversive alternative to high concentration carbon dioxide stunning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d882e4-7e6c-42b8-a648-88217e994e3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,029 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,029 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d882e4-7e6c-42b8-a648-88217e994e3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d882e4-7e6c-42b8-a648-88217e994e3e
  11th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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