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title: "Scoping study on the potential opportunities and barriers for a Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (SFGIN)"
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# Scoping study on the potential opportunities and barriers for a Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (SFGIN)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03eae8d4-b5c0-4875-818e-60a2cd96c5d9

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for a project titled "Scoping study on the potential opportunities and barriers for a Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (SFGIN)." Classified under agricultural and related products, this procurement took place in the UK, specifically in London. The current stage of the process is awarded, with a contract amount of £42,887, which commenced on 1 September 2021 and will run until 28 February 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 25 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in agricultural research and development, as well as consultancy services focusing on genetic improvement in soft fruits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to explore sustainable practices and may benefit from innovative solutions in enhancing productivity and quality in soft fruit breeding.

## Notice

This project aims to scope opportunities to develop an additional genetic improvement network within Defra's Crop Genetic Improvement Platform with a focus on soft-fruit. The project will scope the potential for a network to investigate beneficial traits to improve soft fruit breeding with a focus on enhanced productivity and resource efficiency, sustainability, resilience and quality (including but not limited to nutritional quality and shelf life). The project will assess the viability of genetic improvement to deliver these opportunities and put forward a potential business case for a Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (SFGIN). Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb55d3c-18d9-47f9-b454-efcd0a931b0a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,887 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,887 |
| 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 | NIAB EMR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb55d3c-18d9-47f9-b454-efcd0a931b0a
- 28 May 2021 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecd3e0e-4c36-4e4d-a588-e7574b677ac6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb55d3c-18d9-47f9-b454-efcd0a931b0a
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecd3e0e-4c36-4e4d-a588-e7574b677ac6
  28th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16dedcb7-5155-4b09-8985-0e69fa4c1ae8
  n/a

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