Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Defra group Commercial
Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Defra group Commercial
Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Defra wishes to undertake research to develop a proof-of-concept advanced technology that allows for continuous monitoring of welfare in commercial production systems, focussing on both Atlantic salmon (essential) and rainbow trout (desirable). The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074958-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 450,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 540,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-22T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (30%)
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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