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title: "Contract for the Provision of SCF0218 (GrasTech)"
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# Contract for the Provision of SCF0218 (GrasTech)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bd4d7df-f5b7-4d04-801a-3cc97b55b10a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking suppliers for the "Contract for the Provision of SCF0218 (GrasTech)" project, which is focused on research laboratory services aimed at developing grazing strategies and sensor systems to minimize greenhouse gas emissions from grazing cattle. Located in Glasgow, Scotland, this contract is currently at the Award stage, with an awarded value of £125,000. The contract period runs from 1st October 2019 to 30th September 2022, and it was published on 9th April 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, above threshold, with the tender period having concluded on 1st September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in precision livestock farming technologies and research laboratory services. Companies specialising in sustainable agricultural practices, environmental monitoring, and sensor technology would be ideally positioned to leverage this contract for business growth. The emphasis on environmentally friendly and innovative solutions in livestock management aligns with current market trends, making this an attractive opportunity for skilled suppliers dedicated to enhancing agricultural sustainability.

## Notice

Cattle farmers are facing increased demand for pasture-based and environmentally friendly products. Although feeding strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been studied intensively, options for grazing systems are under-researched. The overall objective of the wider European project is to develop grazing strategies and sensor systems to reduce GHG emission intensity from grazing cattle. Greenhouse gas emissions from grazing cattle are generally higher and more variable than those from housed cattle because of the inherent variability of herbage and the reduced opportunity to monitor and manage diets. A range of imaging and sensing technologies are being used increasingly to monitor and manage resources in a wide range of farming systems. In the livestock sector, it has been easier to implement these 'precision livestock farming' (PLF) technologies with housed animals. The same technical constraints have also meant that there are no simple and reliable ways to estimate methane emissions from grazing cattle. UK work within the wider project will address development of PLF technology for use with grazing cattle. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10efba7d-78d6-4048-8bbc-40b169746b44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2020 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10efba7d-78d6-4048-8bbc-40b169746b44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10efba7d-78d6-4048-8bbc-40b169746b44
  9th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/755990a5-56d7-4666-bf31-44e1b8618967
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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