---
title: "Potential Introduction of a DNA Traceability System for Scotch Beef"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000533961"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-05-11"
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# Potential Introduction of a DNA Traceability System for Scotch Beef

Buyer: QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000533961

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the introduction of a DNA traceability system for Scotch Beef, led by Quality Meat Scotland, located at The Rural Centre, West Mains, Ingliston, EH28 8NZ. This procurement falls under the services category and employs an open procedure. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline of 22 March 2018, and bids opened on 27 March 2018. The project has a total budget of £10,000, with a contract period lasting 360 days, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the efficiency and profitability of the Scottish red meat sector.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in DNA technology, traceability systems, and related services to expand their market presence within the Scottish agricultural sector. Companies that provide innovative solutions for meat traceability, quality assurance or food safety services would be particularly suited to participate. Engaging in this contract can pave the way for further collaborations within a sector that values technology-driven enhancement of food quality and production efficiency.

## Notice

introduction of a DNA traceability system for Scotch Beef

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Potential to introduction of a DNA traceability system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318977 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INGLISTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH28 8NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Almond |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 11 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318977
- 6 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312786

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312786&idx=1
  8th March 2018 - Feasibility Study ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312786
  Potential Introduction of a DNA Traceability System for Scotch Beef - introduction of a DNA traceability system for Scotch Beef
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318977
  Potential Introduction of a DNA Traceability System for Scotch Beef - introduction of a DNA traceability system for Scotch Beef

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.qmscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000533961

## Provenance

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