Planning

Market Engagement - Genetic Improvement Networks

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Planning

17 Jul 2023 at 15:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is planning a tender process titled "Market Engagement - Genetic Improvement Networks" in the research and development services category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 3rd August 2023. The tender is aimed at enhancing agri-food system resilience through precision breeding technologies and additional crops. The location for delivery is in the United Kingdom.

This tender by DEFRA presents opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in research and development services within the agricultural sector, to participate in a market engagement session and potentially secure contracts for genetic improvement projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in the tender process, which involves assessing market interest, capability, and capacity through a planned meeting on 3rd August 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Genetic Improvement Networks

Notice Description

DEFRA is holding a market engagement session at 11am (GMT) on 3rd August in connection with the delivery of the Genetic Improvement Network platform re-tender. Defra plans to re-tender the GIN programme with a refinement of focus onto key HMG priorities; building on existing use of national gene banks and developing collaborations throughout the new programme. This is anticipated to include work on precision breeding technologies and additional crops within the main product categories of the platform (cereals, oilseeds, vegetables, pulses, and soft fruit) that can contribute to enhanced agri-food system resilience. Additional information: Funding up to PS30M was recently announced by the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for a renewed and expanded programme of work on crop genetic improvement via Defra's Genetic Improvement Network research platform at the No 10 'Farm to Fork Food Summit'. Since 2003 the GINs have underpinned genetic improvement of major UK crops to enhance their productivity, sustainability, and resilience. The research focuses on public good delivery, supporting the development of crop genetics that would be difficult or out of scope for industrial breeding programmes to provide. The renewed programme will seek to capitalise on the UKs regional advantage following royal assent of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act to accelerate the development of more sustainable crops, and pump prime industry investments in precision breeding technology. The research will be commissioned through an R&D competition, with contracts awarded on merit based on specific requirements set out in an invitation to tender. Defra is holding a market engagement session on 3rd August 2023 at 11am to assess market interest, capability and capacity. Interested parties can register for the Teams meeting by emailing angela.johnson2@defra.gov.uk. Please provide details of your organisation, the names, emails and job titles of who will attend and we will email a link where you can join the meeting. Include GIN Market Engagement in the title of your message.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-732d1040-01fd-45e2-adf5-dbdb46930bb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3411eaf-39ea-4c22-884f-e659d2073d62
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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