Planning

Provision and Maintenance of a Vegetable and Pea Genebank to Facilitate R&D requirements - Project ref 32705

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

14 Jul 2022 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is planning a tender titled "Provision and Maintenance of a Vegetable and Pea Genebank to Facilitate R&D requirements - Project ref 32705." This procurement falls under the industry category of planting and maintenance services and is set to take place in the UK. The buyer seeks facilities and staff to manage a comprehensive collection of vegetables and peas, ensuring the long-term preservation of genetic materials in suitable storage. A supplier information event is scheduled for 20th July 2022, and interested parties must register by 16:00 on 19th July 2022 to attend.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in agricultural services, conservation, and laboratory capacities. Companies that have experience in managing genetic resources, cold storage logistics, and propagation facilities will find this procurement appealing. The successful suppliers will contribute to essential R&D requirements and engage with researchers, reinforcing their position and visibility within the agricultural and environmental sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision and Maintenance of a Vegetable and Pea Genebank to Facilitate R&D requirements - Project ref 32705

Notice Description

Facilities and staff to manage a large ex-situ collection of an array of vegetables and an array of peas. The successful supplier will be required to maintain the genetic materials in appropriate UK based storage for long term preservation of vegetable and pea species. The successful supplier(s) will have facilities to operate extensive cold and dry storage. Propagation and planting out facilities suitable for multiple commercial species and the ability to supply materials to researchers on request, in line with our commitments under the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. An online supplier information event will be held on Wednesday 20th of July 2022. For an invitation to the event, please contact Helen.Evans@defra.gov.uk no later than 16:00 on Tuesday 19th of July 2022.

Lot Information

Vegetable Genebank

Facilities and staff to manage a large ex-situ collection of an array of vegetables. The successful supplier will be required to maintain the genetic materials in appropriate UK based storage for long term preservation of vegetable species. The successful supplier(s) will have facilities to operate extensive cold and dry storage. Propagation and planting out facilities suitable for multiple commercial species and the ability to supply materials to researchers on request, in line with our commitments under the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

Pea Genebank

Facilities and staff to manage a large ex-situ collection of an array of peas. The successful supplier will be required to maintain the genetic materials in appropriate UK based storage for long term preservation of pea species. The successful supplier(s) will have facilities to operate extensive cold and dry storage. Propagation and planting out facilities suitable for multiple commercial species and the ability to supply materials to researchers on request, in line with our commitments under the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0351db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019251-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Helen Evans
Contact Email
helen.evans@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

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

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