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title: "The risk of STEC (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli) contamination in wild venison"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000493601"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-02-06"
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# The risk of STEC (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli) contamination in wild venison

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000493601

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government, which has issued a tender titled "The risk of STEC (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli) contamination in wild venison." This project falls under the services category and focuses on understanding and mitigating risks associated with wild venison production. The procurement method selected is an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded as of 27 June 2017, following a complete status. The tender was conducted in Livingston, UK, and it received two bids for the related lot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and risk management, particularly those with expertise in food safety and contamination prevention related to wild game. Companies that specialise in agricultural sciences, food processing, and public health are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, allowing them to expand their offerings and establish partnerships with public organisations like the Scottish Government.

## Notice

The proposed research will develop the Scottish Government's understanding of the STEC risks associated with the production of wild venison, and identify ways in which risks can be minimised in the processing chain following slaughter.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed research will develop the Scottish Government's understanding of the STEC risks associated with the production of wild venison, and identify ways in which risks can be minimised in the processing chain following slaughter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308919 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £174,559 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOREDUN RESEARCH INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03320000 - Cattle, livestock and small animals

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308919

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308919
  The risk of STEC (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli) contamination in wild venison - The proposed research will develop the Scottish Government's understanding of the STEC risks associated with the production of wild venison, and identify ways in which risks can be minimised in the processing chain following slaughter.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000493601

## Provenance

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