Invitation to Tender for Permit Advisory Support for Scottish Pig Producers

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Invitation to Tender for Permit Advisory Support for Scottish Pig Producers Lot 1: Quality Meat Scotland is the marketing and industry development organisation for the Scottish red meat industry. One of the major challenges facing larger pig producers is the requirement to comply with Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations (previously PPC Regulations). There are currently 17 farms that operate under a permit as these farms fall above the required threshold and hold more than 750 sows and/or 2000 finishing pigs. You are invited to submit a quote to deliver a package of advisory support for two years from 01st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 for producers that hold a permit. The following outlines the scope of work: Operator, site-specific Completion of new permit applications, variation forms and surrender forms (as required) Completion and submission of SPRI reports for all producers (annually) Completion of emissions reporting, using mass balance of nitrogen and phosphorus and emission factors for all producers (annually) Completion and submission of 4-yearly reporting requirements for producers (systematic assessment of resource utilisation use and identification of improvement opportunities) Assistance with coordination of groundwater/soil monitoring methodology, sampling and reporting (as required) Review of on-site plans including Odour, Noise, Incident Prevention & Mitigation Plans (as required) Provision of practical advice to producers including assistance with Best Available Technique (BAT) and/or any SEPA inspection related issues (as required) Industry-wide assistance Liaison with SEPA intensive agriculture permitting team and specialists to ensure fair application of these regulations across the industry (ongoing) Industry-wide assistance, in particular keeping on top of SEPA BAT guidance and review of ammonia mitigation methods (ongoing) PPC Intensive Agriculture meetings with QMS, SEPA, UPC and NFUS, as required (usually annually) Update to QMS Pig Leadership Group meeting (as required) Bids should include: An explanation of your chosen approach to the project Provision of site visits where required A breakdown of fee structure for required work Invoices should be submitted quarterly and include a breakdown of the work completed during the period. Tenderers must include details of key staff to be used, examples of similar projects carried out and contact details for two referees. QMS reserve the right to check that your company is financially sound before contracting. All tenders will be treated with complete confidentiality and the decision will be taken based on best value for money and relevant experience. Bids to be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) not later than 12.00pm on Friday 3rd of April 2026, with contracts expected to start on the 6th of April 2026. If you need any further clarification, please contact me through PCS.