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UK Plant Breeders Rights, National Listing and Seed Certification: NIAB Concession Contract

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for two contracts with the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) concerning plant breeders' rights, national listing, and seed certification services. The contracts, a service contract and a concession contract, both began on 1st July 2025 and cover distinct services including DUS testing, seed certification, and technical support amongst others. The procurement method employed is a direct award, justified by the unique capability of NIAB to provide these services. The location of service delivery is in the United Kingdom, and it falls under the agricultural services category (CPV 77100000). Major contract activities will run through to 30th June 2027, with an extension possibility up to June 2028.

These contracts present significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural services and technologies, particularly those specialising in plant breeding, disease resistance, and seed testing. With substantial financial commitments, including a gross value of £5,523,000 for the concession contract and £7,320,000 for the service contract, there is scope for businesses with expertise in quality assurance, value for cultivation, and IT system management to engage through subcontracting or collaboration with NIAB. Given that NIAB is a large-scale organisation, smaller agricultural firms or those with niche expertise may find partnership or subcontracting opportunities particularly advantageous for business growth in a market with little competition.

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Notice Title

UK Plant Breeders Rights, National Listing and Seed Certification: NIAB Concession Contract

Notice Description

This notice is published to describe we have signed the concession contract with the National Institute of Agricultural Botany ("NIAB"). As described in our prior notice, the service contract has already been signed. Link to the contract details notice for the service contract: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016786-2026 The subject matter of both the service and concession contracts is the delivery of plant breeders rights, national listing & seed certification. The services covered by this concession contract are: Service A: Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability, ("DUS") Testing Service Service D - Seed Certification Services. Note: a proportion of Service D is covered by the service contract. Service E - Seed Testing Services. Note: a proportion of Service E is covered by the service contract. Please note: the contract start date was 1st July 2025.

Procurement Information

No other supplier can deliver the services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031811-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,700,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£10,727,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
15 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
2
Supplier Names

NAIB

NIAB

Further Information

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