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

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21ffed7d-bb89-4ff8-a095-f137df91a4d1

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Wheat research and development consultancy services. The contract, valued at £3,544,926 GBP, will focus on genetic improvement of UK major crops, specifically oil seed rape, with an end date of June 30, 2029. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period ended on February 28, 2024.

This tender presents business opportunities for companies in the research and development sector, particularly those involved in agricultural genetics. The project, led by Rothamsted Research in collaboration with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, aims to develop new resources and information for the agricultural sector, offering a significant scope for innovation and growth in the industry.

## Notice

This contract is for research and development to enable the genetic improvement of UK major crops focussing on oil seed rape. The contract will enable the development of new information and resources for the sector, including novel pre-breeding material.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5149f9-f695-4cb1-bd18-beeb098dae84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,544,926 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,544,926 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5149f9-f695-4cb1-bd18-beeb098dae84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5149f9-f695-4cb1-bd18-beeb098dae84
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15dabc4f-9bb4-4d59-b150-34b426afff75
  WGIN Conditions of Contract_Redacted

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