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RDE174 Artificial Intelligence and molecular markers for soft fruit

DEFRA

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09 Nov 2023 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE174 Artificial Intelligence and molecular markers for soft fruit." The procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on March 25, 2023, with the contract period starting on April 5, 2023, and ending on March 23, 2025. The contracting authority is based at 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR, UK.

This contract award can present business growth opportunities for companies specializing in research and development consultancy services. The project focuses on developing an artificial intelligence program to identify genomic markers for distinguishing between varieties of Rubus idaeus L. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in AI, molecular biology, and soft fruit cultivation. Interested parties can contact Defra Group Commercial at dgc.rdeframework@defra.gov.uk for further details on the project.

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Notice Title

RDE174 Artificial Intelligence and molecular markers for soft fruit

Notice Description

Contract award to Develop an Artificial Intelligence program to identify genomic markers with the potential to distinguish between varieties of Rubus idaeus L through the RDE framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de0f6d1b-458d-4bb6-8239-c00046294472
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae19a81-aa69-404f-aa2c-fbba17754362
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2023 - 23 Mar 2025 1-2 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
DEFRA
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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