Published date: 13 February 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 8 February 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

Location of contract

SW1P 4DF

Value of contract

£49,826.12

Procurement reference

CF-0607900D8d000003VQwdEAG

Published date

13 February 2026

Closing date

8 February 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

9 February 2026

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The project aims to document current housing, husbandry and reproductive management practices of breeding and teaser males, specifically boars (essential), bulls (essential) and rams (desirable) within GB livestock systems to better understand how these practices may influence animal welfare. Contract awarded by Defra.

Award information

Awarded date

2 February 2026

Contract start date

9 February 2026

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Total value of contract

£49,826.12

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

SRUC Innovation Ltd

Address

Peter Wilson Building
King's Buildings
West Mains Road EH9 3JG

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Bo-Jess Brooks

Address

Seacole Building 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
UK

Email

bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk