RDE666 Alternative pre-slaughter handling systems for the electrical stunning

A Contract Award Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
0.5 year
Value
£48K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
11 Sep 2024
Delivery
01 Oct 2024 to 31 Mar 2025
Deadline
11 Sep 2024 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

Overall aim: To determine whether it is feasible to refine handling systems for the electrical stunning of slaughter weight pigs, taking into consideration group handling of pigs and potential for automation to reduce stockperson handling and pig isolation before slaughter and achieve higher throughput. This is with a view to providing in the longer term a non-aversive alternative to high concentration carbon dioxide stunning.

Award Detail

1 SAC Commercial (Kings Buildings)
  • Value: £48,029

CPV Codes

  • 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

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