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Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Soft Fruit

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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07 Jun 2024 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Soft Fruit, a research and development consultancy services project focusing on genetic improvement of UK major crops like oil seed rape. The contract, valued at £3,597,513 and using an open procedure method, will run from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period ending on February 28, 2024, and the contract awarded on May 16, 2024, at a location with postal code SW1P 4DF in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to engage with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Specialised firms with expertise in genetic improvement of crops would find this tender suitable for growth and collaboration. Businesses seeking long-term projects in the agricultural sector should consider this opportunity due to the contract's duration till June 2029 and the focus on developing new resources for the sector.

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Notice Title

Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Soft Fruit

Notice Description

This contract is for research and development to enable the genetic improvement of UK major crops focussing on oil seed rape. The contract will enable the development of new information and resources for the sector, including novel pre-breeding material.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7a571b7-2fc0-499c-8f98-47629653e047
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/016b321e-dd28-478e-8685-9cf484b67216
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,597,513 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,597,513 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Angela Johnson
Contact Email
angela.johnson2@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIAB

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