Tender

Synthetic plants

ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY

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04 Sep 2024 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY (ARIA) is seeking proposals for its Synthetic Plants programme, categorised under Research services. This tender process, currently at the Tender stage, involves the selective procurement method detailed as 'Competitive procedure with negotiation'. The project, scheduled in the service industry, aims to develop synthetic chromosomes and chloroplasts viable within living plants, presenting an innovative leap in agricultural technology. The procurement is active with important dates including a concept paper submission deadline on 25 September 2024, and the full proposal submission deadline on 12 November 2024. The primary delivery location is the UK, and the contract period is set for 1800 days, with the opportunity for additional funding and scope extensions upon awarding contracts.

The Synthetic Plants programme offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in synthetic biology or plant biology, and those with innovative approaches to agriculture and environmental sustainability. This is an inviting opportunity for startups, research institutions, and established companies looking to expand their portfolio in agricultural innovation and synthetic biology. Participating in this tender could provide businesses with vital exposure, collaboration with top-tier research and development entities, and potentially substantial funding from ARIA. By contributing to the development of next-generation crops, businesses can play a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as sustainable food supply and climate change, further establishing their credentials in these critical areas of public interest.

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Notice Title

Synthetic plants

Notice Description

ARIA is an R&D funding agency built to unlock scientific and technological breakthroughs that benefit everyone. We empower scientists and engineers to pursue research at the edge of what is technologically or scientifically possible. We will reach across disciplines, sectors and institutions to shape, fund and manage projects across the R&D ecosystem, from startups to universities, to break down silos and discover new pathways. We are looking for proposals for our Synthetic Plants programme. For more info see here https://www.aria.org.uk/synthetic-plants/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Why this programme Representing eighty percent of the world's biomass, with scope to provide everything from food to pharmaceuticals, plants are a critical lever for addressing the dual challenges of sustainable food supply and climate change. To unlock their potential, we must accelerate the pace of agricultural innovation. Synthetic biology is already revolutionising the world of healthcare. Exploring its application to tailor the traits of plants has the potential to transform the agricultural industry, and deliver valuable benefits ranging from food to pharmaceuticals and beyond. What we're shooting for We see a vital opportunity to unlock new plant capabilities that can meet the future needs of humankind.We aim to develop synthetic chromosomes and chloroplasts that are viable in a living plant. This will move beyond what can be accomplished with gene editing and imbue plants with new functionalities, from reducing agricultural water use to protecting crop yields in uncertain conditions. Our goal: to unite expertise in synthetic biology and plant biology, opening pathways to a new generation of major crops and future-proofing our agricultural system. For more information, https://www.aria.org.uk/synthetic-plants-programme/

Options: Additional funding, scope and duration could be added to any contracts awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0497e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028221-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clarifications@aria.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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