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title: "MI BICYCLE: Mitigation and adaptation through better biomass cycling in crop livestock systems of north and west Europe"
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# MI BICYCLE: Mitigation and adaptation through better biomass cycling in crop livestock systems of north and west Europe

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9d60f1a-4bb2-4718-9b7d-4a828761b665

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "MI BICYCLE: Mitigation and adaptation through better biomass cycling in crop livestock systems of north and west Europe," was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project falls within the research and development services category, specifically focused on enhancing circularity in farming systems in North and Western Europe. The tendering phase concluded on 26 May 2021, and the contract was awarded on 15 March 2022, with a contract period set to run from 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2025. The research aims to promote better integration of crop and livestock production, benefiting various regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural research, consultancy, and innovation, particularly those with expertise in sustainable farming practices and circular economy solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete given the emphasis on innovative approaches to crop and livestock systems. Companies capable of developing new methodologies or technologies to promote biomass utilization in farming are likely to find this contract aligns with their growth objectives.

## Notice

Following a competitive tender process at EU level for the ERA-NET Joint Call on Circularity 2021, the Authority wishes to appoint the Contractor to provide the following Research and Development Services: Farms and farming systems in North and Western Europe are generally highly specialised, with little integration between crop and livestock production within farms and between farms within a region. Yet, improved integration, be it at farm or landscape level, offers substantial potential for enhanced circularity of utilization of biomass, especially for co-products (e.g. residues, manure, waste). The main objective of this research project is to co-design locally improved, innovative circular crop and livestock systems in North and Western Europe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d28028-7505-4356-8d4c-05a8ed16d40f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - ERA-NET Joint call on Circularity 2021 |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,081 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SRUC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2022 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d28028-7505-4356-8d4c-05a8ed16d40f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d28028-7505-4356-8d4c-05a8ed16d40f
  11th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cd13157-4567-42dc-80bc-25a243a3d018
  n/a

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