Tender

Improved Seed Management to minimise risk losses due to Pectobacterium species

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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20 Jul 2017 at 15:02

Tender

19 Apr 2017 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking tenders for a project titled "Improved Seed Management to minimise risk losses due to Pectobacterium species." This initiative falls within the agricultural and horticultural products category and aims to enhance potato growers' strategies against blackleg disease caused by Pectobacterium. The tender period concluded on 2 June 2017, with a total contract value of £220,000. The project is expected to commence on 1 August 2017 and run until 31 August 2020, based in Warwickshire, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural research and the management of plant pathogens. Companies with expertise in seed handling, storage practices, and bacterial disease control would be particularly well-positioned to bid. The open procurement method encourages a broad range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to participate and contribute innovative solutions to improve seed management in agriculture.

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Notice Title

Improved Seed Management to minimise risk losses due to Pectobacterium species

Notice Description

Research is required to identify the practices that will provide the greatest improvement in potato growers' ability to manage blackleg disease caused by Pectobacterium atrosepticum. The focus of the research will be to: 1. Identify the major routes of initial contamination of high grade seed tubers 2. Establish best practice to achieve a proactive reduction in tuber bacterial levels, e.g. through the use of appropriate ventilation, handling, grading and storage practices/environments, and/or novel control options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e22c8d16-9dd7-4a66-a56b-670856271d31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b26cfdd-cb88-473d-8ad6-ef33142d135a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Sue Cowgill
Contact Email
sue.cowgill@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

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