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title: "RDE586 Environmental Impacts of Outdoor Pig Farms and Exploration of Potential"
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# RDE586 Environmental Impacts of Outdoor Pig Farms and Exploration of Potential

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9363c7c6-f6ac-4108-8ee5-531a8b214933

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## Summary

Natural England has commissioned a project titled "RDE586 Environmental Impacts of Outdoor Pig Farms and Exploration of Potential." This initiative falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV Code 73200000) and aims to mitigate and reduce air and water pollution in commercial outdoor pig farming. The project will involve test and trial projects, workshops, and consultations with stakeholders. The contract, awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd, is valued at £49,995 GBP and spans from 8 August 2024 to 31 March 2025. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 1 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for research and consultancy firms specialising in environmental science, sustainable farming, and infrastructure improvements. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage due to their suitability for this type of work. The project requires not only theoretical research but also practical trials and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in air quality monitoring, environmental impact assessments, and agricultural best practices. Participation in this project can establish firms as leaders in advocating for sustainable farming methods and contribute to future research initiatives.

## Notice

Natural England propose to commission an explorative project on mitigation and reduction of air and water pollution in commercial outdoor pigs, considering environmental, economic and welfare aspects. Currently, there is a lack of evidence on this subject. Exploration on this topic would be incredibly beneficial in supporting the development of a best practice guide for stakeholders and their delivery of environmental, sustainable farming and infrastructure enhancements. It would also provide evidence for future related research projects inclusive of air quality monitoring for outdoor pigs. We require information from not just reports and literature, but from test and trial projects, inclusive of workshops with partners and stakeholders on outdoor pig fields, to inform the exploration of mitigation and reduction measures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c12c4e-a23c-4aee-ab3d-aa6d321f928f |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,995 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c12c4e-a23c-4aee-ab3d-aa6d321f928f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c12c4e-a23c-4aee-ab3d-aa6d321f928f
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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