Award

Sheep Genotyping Services

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 16:46

Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, located in Coventry, UK, has concluded the Sheep Genotyping Services procurement process, targeting the research laboratory services sector. The process was part of the board's strategy to enhance genetic evaluations for various sheep breeds in the UK. The procurement adopted an open procedure, with the tender phase concluding on 3rd November 2025, followed by an award on 18th December 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 312,500, involves two work packages focused on medium-density genotyping for different sheep breeds, and it is scheduled to commence on 26th January 2026, lasting until 26th January 2027, with potential renewals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in genomic and genotyping services, particularly those experienced in agricultural and livestock industries. The involvement of SMEs highlights inclusivity and opens doors for medium enterprises with technical expertise in genomic evaluations to collaborate with a prestigious public authority like the AHDB. Companies like Neogen Europe Limited and Weatherbys Ireland Ltd, successful in this bid, exemplify the type of enterprises that are well-suited to thrive by providing innovative solutions in the field of sheep genotyping, ultimately contributing to advancements in the agricultural sector. The project promises not only business growth but also significant contributions to the genetic improvement of the UK's sheep industry.

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Notice Title

Sheep Genotyping Services

Notice Description

Signet Breeding Services is the part of AHDB responsible for delivering the UK's national genetic evaluations to sheep producers. Signet delivers three mixed breed genetic evaluations to the sheep industry, one for terminal sire breeds, one for lowland maternal breeds and one for hill breeds. Our terminal sire and hill evaluations utilise genomic information that has been provided to AHDB from a variety of different sources using a range of chip types. Genomic approaches are rapidly being developed for our lowland maternal evaluation. AHDB is seeking tender applications to secure the services of companies that can provide the genotypes required to complete this work. Two work packages are specified within this tender document. Bidders can bid for either work package or both of them. Work Package 1. Medium density sheep genotyping for hill sheep and maternal breeds. Work Package 2. Medium density sheep genotyping for terminal sire breeds. Closing date for submissions by 12 noon on the 3 November 2025 https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a01e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084613-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NEOGEN EUROPE

WEATHERBYS IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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