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Provision of Increased Seed Testing for ISTA OIC's

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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07 Oct 2020 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Increased Seed Testing for ISTA OIC's" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, with a total contract value of £2,130,522. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as research services (CPV 73110000). The tender was awarded on 28th September 2020, with the contract effective from 5th October 2020 and running until 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, aimed at enhancing seed testing capability following the UK's exit from the EU.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in seed testing and agricultural research services, particularly those that can ensure compliance with EU regulations and standards, and provide ISTA Orange International Certificates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in agricultural innovations, seed certification, or testing services may find this tender particularly suitable, allowing them to secure a foothold in a market that is evolving under new regulatory conditions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Increased Seed Testing for ISTA OIC's

Notice Description

European Union legislation and international treaties provide a framework for registration of new varieties of the main agricultural and vegetable crop species (National Listing), plant variety rights and certification of seed. The objectives are to facilitate the breeding of improved varieties, provide farmers with information about variety performance and to assure the quality of marketed seed. Following the UK vote to leave the EU, the way UK seed is marketed in the EU will change. When transition period ends on 31 December 2020, the UK will need to market (export) seed under third country equivalence with the EU and under OECD seed certification. This requires additional seed testing capacity to issue International Seed Testing Association Orange International Certificates (ISTA OICs) to accompany Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) certified seed and to show that EU Rules and Standards have been met.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe6e638b-9a04-4604-8e0a-423ab1ec34a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f7cb78-bf87-4c52-afd1-abd316f655ca
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,130,522 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,130,522 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 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 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

NIAB

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