Tender

Genetic Improvement Network (GIN) Platform

DEFRA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jan 2024 at 12:20

Tender

04 Jan 2024 at 15:33

Tender

03 Jan 2024 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Defra, has issued a tender for the Genetic Improvement Network (GIN) Platform, focusing on research and development for genetic improvement of major UK crops. The procurement project is split into 5 lots related to key crop groups. The tender deadline for bids is on the 28th of February 2024. The contract period spans from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2029, offering opportunities in the Research and Development services sector in the UK.

This tender by Defra presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those focused on agriculture and crop improvement. The procurement stage is currently 'open', allowing eligible suppliers to bid for up to two lots. Businesses with expertise in genetic improvement, agri-environmental goods, and crop technologies are well-suited to compete in this tender, which aims to enhance the genetic traits of major UK crops for future agricultural sustainability.

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Notice Title

Genetic Improvement Network (GIN) Platform

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure the Genetic Improvement Networks (GINs) Platform, which will undertake research and development (R&D) to enable the genetic improvement of major UK crops. The overarching focus of this Platform is the delivery of agri-environmental public goods. The GINs will enable the development of new information and resources for the sector, including novel pre-breeding material containing characteristics such as improved tolerance to existing and emerging priority pests and diseases, increased nitrogen-use efficiencies and greater resilience to the pressures which come with climate change. Strong knowledge exchange processes and stakeholder networks will ensure that information and resources are disseminated to research end-users (including crop breeders, wider industry and farmers). Furthermore, strong linkages with breeding companies will ensure that beneficial genetic traits identified in the GINs make their way into elite commercial lines. It is envisaged that the research will be centred around 5 key crop groups and therefore the procurement project will be split into 5 lots: Lot 1: Oil Seed Rape Lot 2: Pulse Crops Lot 3: Soft Fruit Lot 4: Vegetables Lot 5: Wheat Suppliers may bid for up to two lots. Documents can be accessed via the Authority's eSourcing procurement portal https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13439357-586f-4e52-bb75-ce92a830d932
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09fee1e8-5a1e-4eec-8039-8ae9d969b997
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Angela Johnson
Contact Email
angela.johnson2@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07501727040

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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