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Maintenance of A Pea Gene Bank

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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20 Apr 2017 at 07:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which sought tenders for the project titled "Maintenance of A Pea Gene Bank". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on data collection and collation services, and it is located in London, England. The tender was awarded on 12th April 2017 with a contract value of £255,000, covering a period from 12th April 2017 to 31st March 2022. The tender process was conducted through a limited procurement method, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice. Key tasks include maintaining a pea collection, managing databases, and facilitating access to the collection.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in data management, agricultural sciences, and environmental services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). With the focus on maintaining and characterising a specialised gene bank, businesses offering expertise in database services, system maintenance, and innovative media technologies will find this project aligns closely with their capabilities. Engaging in this tender could enhance business visibility and expand opportunities within the agricultural sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of A Pea Gene Bank

Notice Description

Objectives of the project include: 1) To maintain and characterise the 3565 accessions within the pea collection. To manage the collection by dealing with new introductions and their characterisation (30-50 per year) and the regeneration of older accessions and stocks in need of multiplication. 2) To maintain and update associated passport and characterisation databases associated with the collection including stock management, passport and characterisation files. Also includes the revision of existing data and the collation of new information/data as it becomes available. 3) To develop and facilitate access to the collection via the development of web based documentation, searchable databases. 4) To promote and enhance awareness of the collection by exploiting new media technologies such as videos and QR code labeling and through growing demonstrations of reference material from the collection for researchers and breeders to observe at first hand the variation within the collection. 5) To further develop resources linked to the recent molecular marker diversity analysis coupled with targeted characterisation of germplasm based on priority traits as identified by researchers and industry. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c810a5-4fe1-4cc2-9bbf-de6b3f43cf78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

66110000 - Banking services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

JOHN INNES CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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