Award

Scoping study on the potential opportunities and barriers for a Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (SFGIN)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2021 at 11:10

Tender

28 May 2021 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for a project titled "Scoping study on the potential opportunities and barriers for a Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (SFGIN)." Classified under agricultural and related products, this procurement took place in the UK, specifically in London. The current stage of the process is awarded, with a contract amount of £42,887, which commenced on 1 September 2021 and will run until 28 February 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 25 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in agricultural research and development, as well as consultancy services focusing on genetic improvement in soft fruits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to explore sustainable practices and may benefit from innovative solutions in enhancing productivity and quality in soft fruit breeding.

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Notice Title

Scoping study on the potential opportunities and barriers for a Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (SFGIN)

Notice Description

This project aims to scope opportunities to develop an additional genetic improvement network within Defra's Crop Genetic Improvement Platform with a focus on soft-fruit. The project will scope the potential for a network to investigate beneficial traits to improve soft fruit breeding with a focus on enhanced productivity and resource efficiency, sustainability, resilience and quality (including but not limited to nutritional quality and shelf life). The project will assess the viability of genetic improvement to deliver these opportunities and put forward a potential business case for a Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (SFGIN). Additional information: 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03eae8d4-b5c0-4875-818e-60a2cd96c5d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb55d3c-18d9-47f9-b454-efcd0a931b0a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,887 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,887 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIAB EMR

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