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Data Mining of Defra Project AC0122 and Biobank Samples

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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12 Jan 2022 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the project titled "Data Mining of Defra Project AC0122 and Biobank Samples," overseen by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is located in London, England. This initiative falls within the agricultural sector and is currently in the Award stage. The total value of the contract is £203,962, with performance spanning from 13 December 2021 to 12 June 2023. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the key tender period having ended on 11 October 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural research and data analysis, particularly those focusing on livestock management and environmental sustainability. Enterprises with expertise in data mining, animal genetics, and nutritional analysis would be well-suited to engage with the results of this project, potentially leading to advancements in genetic selection and herd management strategies. The involvement of SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises is encouraged, allowing innovative players to contribute to future agricultural research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Mining of Defra Project AC0122 and Biobank Samples

Notice Description

The long-term Defra-funded project on protein efficiency (AC0122) has generated results that are unique & of substantial value from the perspective of nutritional management of dairy cows, in addition to opportunities to reduce N emissions to the environment. The study and results presented have attracted considerable interest from farmers, feed companies, dairy nutritionists, & researchers. The results have been positively received, noting the lack of similar long-term feeding trials in the literature. The project, including the follow on 'biobank' study at the University of Reading, generated a unique data set of individual cow phenotype measurements over multiple lactations with cows fed diets of a constant formulation. Whilst the results 'standalone' in meeting the original objectives of the study, the data generated represent a unique opportunity for further extraction and mining of the data in hand to provide enhanced findings that will help solidify some of the practical implications of the results in terms of implementation and policy. The associated refinement of the data in hand will better place the data for future use through Defra's data service. In addition, the samples available in the biobank represent a unique opportunity to explore the biological determinants of animal variation in N efficiency & potential biomarkers of N efficiency that could be used for herd management & improvements in genetic selection. These biobank 'pilot' study measurements are not expected to provide definitive results, but will help inform future directions & hypotheses for further research in the medium & long term. The proposed research that follows could not be conducted without the data, samples, & knowledge already 'in hand' at the University of Reading. Differences in both digestion & post-absorptive metabolism may in part explain variation among animals in N utilization efficiency, including differences in both anabolic (protein synthesis)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-708ce73f-c38c-421f-9158-03354f95f98f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e7acd4-12b6-4b05-b7da-f31ea328f70e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£203,962 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,962 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 12 Jun 2023 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF READING, SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, POLICY AND DEVELOP

Further Information

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