Tender

Genetic Improvement Network (GINs)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

27 Nov 2017 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the "Genetic Improvement Network (GINs)" project, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability through publicly-funded genetic research for key UK crops. This tender falls under the agricultural services industry category and is being conducted via an open procedure procurement method. The tender period ends on 21 December 2017, following which the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2018 and will run until 31 January 2023. Interested parties must register on the Bravo portal to access tender documents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural research, environmental services, and general agricultural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with this tender could facilitate business growth by positioning companies as key contributors to the UK's agricultural advancements, particularly in the areas of crop improvement and sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Genetic Improvement Network (GINs)

Notice Description

In order to build on the success of previous GINs and help achieve the government's targets for increasing agricultural productivity and sustainability, there is a requirement to continue an enhanced, long-term programme of publicly-funded genetic research for the improvement of the major UK crops (wheat, oilseed rape, pulse crops and vegetables). 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
ocds-b5fd17-997eb79d-7a15-48eb-9a61-74704396ea67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c7b78b-d9ca-4d7a-8e4b-b0c2b3ec58da
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture

73110000 - Research services

77100000 - Agricultural services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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