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Sweet Chestnut Blight Hypovirulence & Vegetative Compatibility Group Testing

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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27 Nov 2017 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "Sweet Chestnut Blight Hypovirulence & Vegetative Compatibility Group Testing" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This research and development project falls under the agricultural and forestry services category and covers a contract value of £36,513. The tender was awarded on 9th October 2017, and the contract period spans from 10th October 2017 to 30th March 2018. The procurement method employed is classified as 'Other,' and interested parties must register on the Bravo platform to access important tender documents.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in agricultural research, environmental science, and forestry services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project requires expertise in screening and research related to tree diseases. Companies that focus on plant pathology, ecological studies, or related research development could find this procurement a valuable avenue for expansion and collaboration with the government and institutions like Forest Research.

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Notice Title

Sweet Chestnut Blight Hypovirulence & Vegetative Compatibility Group Testing

Notice Description

This is a Research & Development Project looking into continued screening and research into the spread of the Sweet Chestnut Blight disease on trees within the UK. The project is looking to utilise samples collected by Forest Research (part of the Forestry Commission) to collate and analyse data generated during a proposed six month study to provide an understanding of the population structure of the pathogen and potential of hypovirulence to see if it can be effective as disease control in the UK . 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb64d71-530c-4397-8955-0c9c7056a273
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,513 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,513 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 1-6 months
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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOREST RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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