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title: "Wheat Genetic Improvement Network- CH0106"
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# Wheat Genetic Improvement Network- CH0106

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0342b239-3e8b-4961-be8b-75e8083c00de

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Wheat Genetic Improvement Network- CH0106" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the agricultural industry. This project aims to enhance British horticulture competitiveness through the development of novel wheat lines, which is critical given the challenges posed by the changing rural economy and environment. The procurement is classified under crops and horticultural products, and the contract period commenced on 20th February 2015 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2018. The tender period closed on 1st December 2014, and the awarded value of the contract is £626,800.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in agricultural services, particularly those engaged in genetic resource protection or horticultural development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with innovative solutions that align with the objectives of the project. Engaging in this contract could facilitate partnerships with established stakeholders within the Defra framework, fostering growth and expanding capabilities in the agricultural sector.

## Notice

This project aims to produce novel wheat lines tailored to manage risks and contingencies in the UK's changing rural economy and environment with the final objective of enhancing British horticulture competitiveness. This variation builds on the success of the existing WGIN network which includes the main academic and industrial stakeholders. The variation will provide an additional 18 months (approx.) of activity to maintain momentum whilst linkages with the activities of other research funders are formalized as a result of ongoing discussions. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffabcfd-7a4c-450b-bf9d-eb20f065eee6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2015 - 31 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £626,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £626,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN INNES CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture
- 03211100 - Wheat
- 90721400 - Genetic resources protection services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2017 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffabcfd-7a4c-450b-bf9d-eb20f065eee6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffabcfd-7a4c-450b-bf9d-eb20f065eee6
  7th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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