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title: "Research in Nature Positive Dairy Farming in N. Ireland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000705071"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND"
published: "2022-11-09"
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# Research in Nature Positive Dairy Farming in N. Ireland

Buyer: RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000705071

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the project titled "Research in Nature Positive Dairy Farming in N. Ireland" was initiated by RSPB Northern Ireland. The project falls under the services category and aims to develop best practices for achieving nature-positive outcomes on dairy farms. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with a deadline extension to 21st September for submission. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with Birnie & Associates Consulting Ltd being awarded the contract worth £16,200 on 7th October 2022.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in environmental protection and consultancy services to contribute to sustainable dairy farming practices. Small and medium enterprises with expertise in research, evidence gathering, and co-design processes are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project entails conducting research, developing farm case studies, and policy recommendations to enhance the dairy sector's transition towards nature-positive practices.

## Notice

Conduct research, evidence gathering and co-design to develop best practice guidance document for farmers to achieve Nature Positive on their dairy farms (to involve co-design between eNGOs and dairy sector).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Conduct research, evidence gathering and co-design to develop best practice guidance document for farmers to achieve Nature Positive on their dairy farms (to involve co-design between eNGOs and dairy sector). Development of four farm case studies to demonstrate aspects of good practice for nature on dairy farms Farm baseline habitat assessments and opportunity mapping for two dairy farms in Northern Ireland to illustrate the potential for habitat creation on farms. Final design and publication of report to include (in addition to the elements specific above), policy recommendations which assist the dairy sector to make the transition to Nature Positive. Delivery of summary presentation at project dissemination event

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463765 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Ravenhill |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIRNIE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463765
- 13 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458880
- 30 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457592

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG457592&idx=1
  30th August 2022 - Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457592
  Research in Nature Positive Dairy Farming in N. Ireland - Conduct research, evidence gathering and co-design to develop best practice guidance document for farmers to achieve Nature Positive on their dairy farms (to involve co-design between eNGOs and dairy sector).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463765
  Research in Nature Positive Dairy Farming in N. Ireland - Conduct research, evidence gathering and co-design to develop best practice guidance document for farmers to achieve Nature Positive on their dairy farms (to involve co-design between eNGOs and dairy sector).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000705071
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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