Planning

Genetic Evaluation of Dairy Cattle, Beef & Sheep

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

25 Mar 2019 at 16:12

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

25 Mar 2019 at 16:03

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is planning a procurement process for the tender titled "Genetic Evaluation of Dairy Cattle, Beef & Sheep" within the agricultural sector. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, and the official contract period is set to run from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2030. A future notice regarding this opportunity is expected to be published on 12th April 2019. Interested parties may consult the procurement notice available online for additional details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in genetic evaluation and agricultural services. Firms that specialise in genetic assessment for livestock, particularly those with expertise in dairy cattle, beef, and sheep breeding, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process aims to find qualified suppliers to enhance the effectiveness of genetic evaluations in the UK agriculture sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Genetic Evaluation of Dairy Cattle, Beef & Sheep

Notice Description

AHDB (the Authority) is seeking market engagement to inform the procurement required for services relating to the calculation of the genetic merit of farmed ruminant livestock, more specifically, of dairy-breed bull and cow Predicted Transmitting Abilities ("PTAs"), and beef and sheep estimated breeding values ("EBVs") in the UK. The Authority will seek candidates ("the Supplier") to help to deliver routine genetic evaluations and to maximise the role and develop improved effectiveness of genetic evaluations. PTAs and EBVs are measures of the extent to which particular traits are passed on to an animal's offspring. Please see attachment section further below to download more in-depth detail. IT IS THE INTERESTED SUPPLIERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK CONTRACT FINDER FOR ANY UPDATES IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY AND WANT TO BE NOTIFIED OF ANY Q&A'S THAT WE PUBLISH - YOU NEED TO SELECT 'WATCH THIS NOTICE' AGAINST THIS TENDER IN ORDER TO RECEIVE ALERTS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65bed6d7-be62-400f-8ecc-9ab3f2d6daa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1cb1fd-7c81-4fd2-a6d3-02f140115c1b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Market engagement will clarify procurement route
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Further Information

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