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title: "RDE955 - Understanding and Improving the Welfare of Breeding and Teaser Males:"
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# RDE955 - Understanding and Improving the Welfare of Breeding and Teaser Males:

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6eabff6-a82a-47ad-93d9-63ce83eb4180

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "RDE955 - Understanding and Improving the Welfare of Breeding and Teaser Males," focusing on livestock systems within Great Britain. The contract, which falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, has been awarded to SRUC Innovation Ltd. This selective tendering procedure involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage reaching the award phase as of 13th February 2026. The contract period runs from 9th February 2026 to 31st March 2027, addressing various delivery locations, including the UK and international territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy services industry, particularly those with expertise in animal welfare and livestock management. Companies with a robust infrastructure to support large-scale research projects would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were not specifically targeted, the procurement method and framework call-off provide potential for businesses to establish themselves as key contributors to governmental projects focused on innovative solutions in agricultural practices and animal husbandry.

## Notice

The project aims to document current housing, husbandry and reproductive management practices of breeding and teaser males, specifically boars (essential), bulls (essential) and rams (desirable) within GB livestock systems to better understand how these practices may influence animal welfare. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62816a9f-0310-4287-9e58-7e99dc32d63b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,826 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,826 |
| 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 4DF |
| 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 | SRUC INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62816a9f-0310-4287-9e58-7e99dc32d63b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62816a9f-0310-4287-9e58-7e99dc32d63b
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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