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Title	Contract for the Provision of SCF02017 (SEASOLUTIONS) United Kingdom
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Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Organization	Defra Network eTendering Portal
Published Date	26.03.2024
Awarded Date	14.06.2020
Overview	Contract Award's Details : Contract for the Provision of SCF02017 (SEASOLUTIONS) Defra Network eTendering Portal Contract for the Provision of SCF02017 (SEASOLUTIONS) Ruminant production is responsible for ~9% of anthropogenic CO2 emission and 37% of CH4 emissions, thus contributing towards greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. This release of methane from the rumen microbiome also results in 6-12% less energy being available to the animal therefore reducing methane emissions in ruminants will also likely improve upon their growth. Current agricultural policies have been designed to encourage agricultural practices which secure high yields of healthy food, but also must ensure environmental goals such as minimizing emission of greenhouse gases (GHG). However, a common notion is that the required environmental performances necessarily result in lower productivity, but this may be due to a lack of knowledge and innovation. Novel, economically-viable solutions are required that secure high environmental performance while sustaining or even increasing productivity, enabling future food security for a growing population. Utilisation of seaweeds (or seaweed byproducts) as an additive in ruminant feed represent a novel approach which has the potential to meet these requirements. To date, some chemical compounds and seaweeds (3NOP, Asparagopsis taxiformis (tropical) and Asparagopsis armata (temperate)) have shown methane inhibitory effects in the laboratory (up to 99% reduction) and in limited animal studies. However, 3NOP and Asparagopsis sp. are not commercially viable due to (1) limited supply of seaweeds/seaweed bioactives; (2) animal health and food safety issues (potential carcinogen) and environmental concerns (negative effects on the ozone layer); (3) prohibitive costs and (4) limited aquaculture of Asparagopsis seaweeds. What is required is sustainably sourced seaweeds that can be used in animal feeds to modulate the rumen microbiome and reduce ruminant methane emissions, whilst ensuring animal health, fertility and productivity. SEASOLUTIONS proposes to use natural and natively abundant seaweeds (harvested by licensed harvesting companies) as a source of feed additive to reach the requirements of long-term methane reduction, without negative effects on feed intake, the environment, productivity of animals or food and animals safety. This will be achieved by a cross disciplinary consortium of experts from 5 countries in Europe (Republic of Ireland, UK, Sweden, Norway and Germany) and 1 in North America (Canada). This team will: 1) investigate sustainable harvesting and preservation techniques for native seaweeds in sufficient quantities for use in animal feeds; 2) Characterise and select native seaweed species for lab and animal trials as feed additives based on their bioactive and safety profiles; 3) Evaluate the effects of selected seaweeds on total CH4 and nutrient production both in laboratory and in animal trials; 4) Identify the mechanisms through which the seaweed additives reduce methane in the rumen microbiome; 5) Explore novel cost-effective options for seaweed-based feed ingredients Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. " United Kingdom Contract value : 169,738.00 GBP Contractors : Queen&apos;s University Belfast See in details 15/06/2020 31/03/2023 76417836 15/06/2020 Defra Network eTendering Portal Address : Defra SW1P 3JR, London DGCEnquiries@defra.gov.uk United Kingdom United Kingdom Contract Awards United Kingdom ocds-b5fd17-58515762-57e1-4e37-a66e-4e2864bcf37f-364332-tender_207676-862605 See in details 31/03/2023 169,738.00 GBP
NAICS	Other Direct Insurance (except Life Piece Goods Regulation and Administration of Communications Securities Greenhouse Other Aquaculture Direct Insurance (except Life Colleges Regulation and Administration of Communications Direct Life Colleges Colleges Photographic Film Environment Piece Goods
CPVS	Gases Profiles Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) System, storage and content management software package Networks Networking, Internet and intranet software development services Control, safety, signalling and light equipment Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Small animals Safety cases Methane Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services System, storage and content management software development services Food, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery Networking, Internet and intranet software package Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware Food, beverages, tobacco and related products Seaweeds Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment Designs Dates
UNSPSC	-
Regions	Europe Northern Europe
Sectors	Environment and Pollution-Recycling Automobiles and Auto Parts Non-Renewable Energy Supply Solar Photovoltaic PV Energy Security Services Energy Postal and Courier Services Roads and Highways-Bridge Oil and Gas Infrastructure Environmental Work Railways-Rail-Railroad Defence and Security Construction Energy-Power and Electrical Computer Hardwares and Consumables Laboratory Equipment and Services Marine
Contractor	Queen&apos;s University Belfast
Contract Value	169,738.00 GBP
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Title
Contract for the Provision of SCF02017 (SEASOLUTIONS) United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Organization
Defra Network eTendering Portal
Published Date
26.03.2024
Awarded Date
14.06.2020
Overview
Contract Award's Details : Contract for the Provision of SCF02017 (SEASOLUTIONS) Defra Network eTendering Portal Contract for the Provision of SCF02017 (SEASOLUTIONS) Ruminant production is responsible for ~9% of anthropogenic CO2 emission and 37% of CH4 emissions, thus contributing towards greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. This release of methane from the rumen microbiome also results in 6-12% less energy being available to the animal therefore reducing methane emissions in ruminants will also likely improve upon their growth. Current agricultural policies have been designed to encourage agricultural practices which secure high yields of healthy food, but also must ensure environmental goals such as minimizing emission of greenhouse gases (GHG). However, a common notion is that the required environmental performances necessarily result in lower productivity, but this may be due to a lack of knowledge and innovation. Novel, economically-viable solutions are required that secure high environmental performance while sustaining or even increasing productivity, enabling future food security for a growing population. Utilisation of seaweeds (or seaweed byproducts) as an additive in ruminant feed represent a novel approach which has the potential to meet these requirements. To date, some chemical compounds and seaweeds (3NOP, Asparagopsis taxiformis (tropical) and Asparagopsis armata (temperate)) have shown methane inhibitory effects in the laboratory (up to 99% reduction) and in limited animal studies. However, 3NOP and Asparagopsis sp. are not commercially viable due to (1) limited supply of seaweeds/seaweed bioactives; (2) animal health and food safety issues (potential carcinogen) and environmental concerns (negative effects on the ozone layer); (3) prohibitive costs and (4) limited aquaculture of Asparagopsis seaweeds. What is required is sustainably sourced seaweeds that can be used in animal feeds to modulate the rumen microbiome and reduce ruminant methane emissions, whilst ensuring animal health, fertility and productivity. SEASOLUTIONS proposes to use natural and natively abundant seaweeds (harvested by licensed harvesting companies) as a source of feed additive to reach the requirements of long-term methane reduction, without negative effects on feed intake, the environment, productivity of animals or food and animals safety. This will be achieved by a cross disciplinary consortium of experts from 5 countries in Europe (Republic of Ireland, UK, Sweden, Norway and Germany) and 1 in North America (Canada). This team will: 1) investigate sustainable harvesting and preservation techniques for native seaweeds in sufficient quantities for use in animal feeds; 2) Characterise and select native seaweed species for lab and animal trials as feed additives based on their bioactive and safety profiles; 3) Evaluate the effects of selected seaweeds on total CH4 and nutrient production both in laboratory and in animal trials; 4) Identify the mechanisms through which the seaweed additives reduce methane in the rumen microbiome; 5) Explore novel cost-effective options for seaweed-based feed ingredients Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. " United Kingdom Contract value : 169,738.00 GBP Contractors : Queen&apos;s University Belfast See in details 15/06/2020 31/03/2023 76417836 15/06/2020 Defra Network eTendering Portal Address : Defra SW1P 3JR, London DGCEnquiries@defra.gov.uk United Kingdom United Kingdom Contract Awards United Kingdom ocds-b5fd17-58515762-57e1-4e37-a66e-4e2864bcf37f-364332-tender_207676-862605 See in details 31/03/2023 169,738.00 GBP
NAICS
Other Direct Insurance (except Life Piece Goods Regulation and Administration of Communications Securities Greenhouse Other Aquaculture Direct Insurance (except Life Colleges Regulation and Administration of Communications Direct Life Colleges Colleges Photographic Film Environment Piece Goods
CPVS
Gases Profiles Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) System, storage and content management software package Networks Networking, Internet and intranet software development services Control, safety, signalling and light equipment Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Small animals Safety cases Methane Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services System, storage and content management software development services Food, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery Networking, Internet and intranet software package Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware Food, beverages, tobacco and related products Seaweeds Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment Designs Dates
UNSPSC
-
Regions
Europe Northern Europe
Sectors
Environment and Pollution-Recycling Automobiles and Auto Parts Non-Renewable Energy Supply Solar Photovoltaic PV Energy Security Services Energy Postal and Courier Services Roads and Highways-Bridge Oil and Gas Infrastructure Environmental Work Railways-Rail-Railroad Defence and Security Construction Energy-Power and Electrical Computer Hardwares and Consumables Laboratory Equipment and Services Marine
Contractor
Queen&apos;s University Belfast
Contract Value
169,738.00 GBP
URL
Download Document
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