Tenders/Conducting the applied research “Impact of the feed additive 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP) and certain feed materials on reducing methane emissions from dairy cows and animal welfare”

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Conducting the applied research “Impact of the feed additive 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP) and certain feed materials on reducing methane emissions from dairy cows and animal welfare”

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Original title: Rakendusuuringu „Söödalisandi 3-nitrooksüpropanooli (3-NOP) ja teatavate söödamaterjalide mõju piimalehmade metaani heite vähendamisele ja loomade heaolule“ läbiviimine

Regionaal- ja Põllumajandusministeerium

Published: Oct 13, 2026

Updated: Oct 16, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to OÜ Eesti Keskkonnauuringute Keskus; Eesti Maaülikool — €287,097

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the Research sector. Located in Estonia, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Research sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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The purpose of the procurement is to conduct applied research to assess the impact of the feed additive 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP) and selected feed materials (e.g., rapeseed meal, fatty acids) on reducing methane emissions from the intestinal fermentation of dairy cows in Estonian conditions. The study will also assess the impact on animal health and welfare, milk composition and yield, and the potential for biogas/biomethane production from manure. The grant allocated for conducting the applied research indicated in the procurement documents, in the amount of 356,000 euros, includes VAT. Of this amount, 353,600 euros are intended for conducting the applied research and 2,400 euros for publicly presenting the research results twice. / Grounds for exclusion and qualification requirements: See the procurement documents

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on October 13, 2026. Last refreshed 28 days ago. Original language: et. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Regionaal- ja Põllumajandusministeerium

Regionaal- ja Põllumajandusministeerium has issued 21 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Estonia. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: October 13, 2026.

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Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Estonia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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Is this tender still open?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Regionaal- ja Põllumajandusministeerium in Estonia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

OÜ Eesti Keskkonnauuringute Keskus; Eesti Maaülikool was awarded the contract for €287,097. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.