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ID 4881595 - DAERA - Livestock Genetics and Data Branch - Bovine Genetics Programme

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs DAERA

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16 Jan 2025 at 11:12

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19 Feb 2024 at 17:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has finalised the award for the Bovine Genetics Programme to ICBF LIMITED. The contract, valued at up to £50 million excluding VAT, will last for an initial period of 5 years, with potential extensions totalling up to 10 years. This procurement falls under the IT services category and involves the provision of genetic and genomic evaluations, benchmarking services, and customer support services. The contract was awarded on 19th December 2024, with key performance monitoring clauses to ensure compliance and service quality throughout the contract period. DAERA is located in Belfast, UK, and the services will primarily support operations in the region of UKN.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the IT services and genetic evaluation sectors. Companies with expertise in data services, research and development, and software solutions would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract's flexible scope, which can adapt to future changes in operational requirements and technological advancements, allows for continuous innovation. Suppliers capable of providing scalable and innovative solutions will be well-positioned to take advantage of the evolving needs of DAERA, thereby fostering long-term business growth and establishing a strong foothold in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 4881595 - DAERA - Livestock Genetics and Data Branch - Bovine Genetics Programme

Notice Description

DAERA (the Buyer) is seeking to establish a contract with a Supplier to provide genetic and genomic evaluations, benchmarking services, and associated customer support services for the Northern Ireland Bovine Genetics Programme. The main objectives of this programme are to create an integrated bovine data platform via a managed solution which will deliver and future-proof the functionality to provide genetic and genomic evaluations, benchmarking services, and associated customer support services, to the Bovine Genetics Programme and additionally provide flexibility to exploit the use of new technology where this provides benefit to the programme. The initial contract period is for 5 years with two optional extension periods of 2 years each and a further optional extension period of 1 year. For further details regarding the requirement, please refer to document entitled "ID 4881595 - Mid-Tier Schedule 02 (Specification)".

Lot Information

Lot 1

DAERA (the Buyer) is seeking to establish a contract with a Supplier to provide genetic and genomic evaluations, benchmarking services, and associated customer support services for the Northern Ireland Bovine Genetics Programme. The main objectives of this programme are to create an integrated bovine data platform via a managed solution which will deliver and future-proof the functionality to provide genetic and genomic evaluations, benchmarking services, and associated customer support services, to the Bovine Genetics Programme and additionally provide flexibility to exploit the use of new technology where this provides benefit to the programme. The initial contract period is for 5 years with two optional extension periods of 2 years each and a further optional extension period of 1 year. For further details regarding the requirement, please refer to document entitled "ID 4881595 - Mid-Tier Schedule 02 (Specification)".

Options: This Contract is for an initial period of 5 years with 2 optional extension periods of up to 2 years each and 1 further optional extension period of up to 1 year.

Renewal: This Contract is for an initial period of 5 years with 2 optional extension periods of up to 2 years each and 1 further optional extension period of up to 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043b47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001464-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72300000 - Data services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will potentially be due to be re-procured after the initial contract period and/or following any extensions

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs DAERA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICBF LIMITED

Further Information

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