--- title: "Genetic Improvement Network (GIN) Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13439357-586f-4e52-bb75-ce92a830d932" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13439357-586f-4e52-bb75-ce92a830d932" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13439357-586f-4e52-bb75-ce92a830d932.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13439357-586f-4e52-bb75-ce92a830d932.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA" published: "2024-01-05" --- # Genetic Improvement Network (GIN) Platform Buyer: DEFRA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13439357-586f-4e52-bb75-ce92a830d932 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13439357-586f-4e52-bb75-ce92a830d932) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13439357-586f-4e52-bb75-ce92a830d932.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Defra, has issued a tender for the Genetic Improvement Network (GIN) Platform, focusing on research and development for genetic improvement of major UK crops. The procurement project is split into 5 lots related to key crop groups. The tender deadline for bids is on the 28th of February 2024. The contract period spans from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2029, offering opportunities in the Research and Development services sector in the UK. This tender by Defra presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those focused on agriculture and crop improvement. The procurement stage is currently 'open', allowing eligible suppliers to bid for up to two lots. Businesses with expertise in genetic improvement, agri-environmental goods, and crop technologies are well-suited to compete in this tender, which aims to enhance the genetic traits of major UK crops for future agricultural sustainability. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to procure the Genetic Improvement Networks (GINs) Platform, which will undertake research and development (R&D) to enable the genetic improvement of major UK crops. The overarching focus of this Platform is the delivery of agri-environmental public goods. The GINs will enable the development of new information and resources for the sector, including novel pre-breeding material containing characteristics such as improved tolerance to existing and emerging priority pests and diseases, increased nitrogen-use efficiencies and greater resilience to the pressures which come with climate change. Strong knowledge exchange processes and stakeholder networks will ensure that information and resources are disseminated to research end-users (including crop breeders, wider industry and farmers). Furthermore, strong linkages with breeding companies will ensure that beneficial genetic traits identified in the GINs make their way into elite commercial lines. It is envisaged that the research will be centred around 5 key crop groups and therefore the procurement project will be split into 5 lots: Lot 1: Oil Seed Rape Lot 2: Pulse Crops Lot 3: Soft Fruit Lot 4: Vegetables Lot 5: Wheat Suppliers may bid for up to two lots. Documents can be accessed via the Authority's eSourcing procurement portal https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09fee1e8-5a1e-4eec-8039-8ae9d969b997 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 73430000 - Test and evaluation ## Release History - 5 Jan 2024 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09fee1e8-5a1e-4eec-8039-8ae9d969b997 - 4 Jan 2024 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd80bee7-b532-49b9-8148-f6491922ad59 - 3 Jan 2024 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c310a343-9a8c-4775-b683-a90cb770ba97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09fee1e8-5a1e-4eec-8039-8ae9d969b997 5th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd80bee7-b532-49b9-8148-f6491922ad59 4th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c310a343-9a8c-4775-b683-a90cb770ba97 3rd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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