--- title: "SusPig: Sustainability of Pig Production Through Improved Feed Efficiency (SCF0212)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d90a239d-15bc-4cd9-af67-5bfc060b6a5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d90a239d-15bc-4cd9-af67-5bfc060b6a5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d90a239d-15bc-4cd9-af67-5bfc060b6a5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d90a239d-15bc-4cd9-af67-5bfc060b6a5a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-08-07" --- # SusPig: Sustainability of Pig Production Through Improved Feed Efficiency (SCF0212) Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d90a239d-15bc-4cd9-af67-5bfc060b6a5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d90a239d-15bc-4cd9-af67-5bfc060b6a5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d90a239d-15bc-4cd9-af67-5bfc060b6a5a.json) ## Summary The recent contract titled "SusPig: Sustainability of Pig Production Through Improved Feed Efficiency (SCF0212)" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focused on research and experimental development services within the agricultural industry. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 7th August 2017, and the awarded value is £100,000. The contract period is set from 1st August 2017 to 31st March 2020, encompassing delivery across the UK and various territories including Europe. Interested suppliers should note that registration on the Bravo portal is necessary to access tender documents. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in agricultural research and sustainability practices. Companies with expertise in feed efficiency, animal welfare, and environmental impact assessments will find this project especially relevant. By leveraging local feed resources and innovative feeding strategies, businesses can enhance their competitiveness in the market while contributing to the sustainability of European pig production systems. ## Notice This study aims to enhance sustainability of European pig production through improved feed efficiency (FE) at different scales. The supporting objectives are to 1) Evaluate the consequence of improved FE for fitness, to improve animal robustness; 2) Evaluate if improved FE can be sustained with more reliance on local feed resources and feedstuff co-products; 3) Evaluate the environmental, social and economic impact of improved FE on local feed resources and feedstuff co-products; and 4) To develop future sustainable pig production systems. We approach this by: 1) Evaluation of robustness traits in experimental and commercial pigs; 2) Evaluation of FE and robustness in response to feedstuff co-products and local pig diets; 3) Assessment of the environmental and social impact of pig production as enhanced by transforming low quality feed, through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis; and 4) Modelling of future sustainable production systems. This project combines the expertise of European research groups in cooperation with those from the USA and Australia through a multidisciplinary approach. The work is relevant to Research Area 1: FE affects profitability of animal production through reduced feed costs, but economic benefits are also directly influenced by animal robustness. Efficient use of local resources may improve the productivity, resilience and competitiveness of European pig production; Research Area 2: Improving FE of pigs in transforming low quality feed may improve local resource use and enhance the environmental sustainability of European pig production; Research Area 3: Understanding the implications of improving FE on animal robustness may improve animal welfare, breeding strategies and consumer acceptance of pig production and breeding practices. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. 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The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd591a0-802f-4b3b-867a-b4b8ea9fe57a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £100,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2017 at 18:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd591a0-802f-4b3b-867a-b4b8ea9fe57a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd591a0-802f-4b3b-867a-b4b8ea9fe57a 7th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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