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title: "Oilseed Rape Genetic Improvement Network (OREGIN) CH0104"
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# Oilseed Rape Genetic Improvement Network (OREGIN) CH0104

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bd866d5-a655-43e5-8c42-38fb6f784e91

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Oilseed Rape Genetic Improvement Network (OREGIN) CH0104" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This project aims to enhance British crop production by creating specific oilseed rape lines in response to the UK's evolving rural economy and environment. The tender falls within the industry category of data network support services and includes additional classifications such as research services and genetic resources protection. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total value of approximately £834,000. The contract commenced on 29 January 2015 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2018, while the tender period ended on 28 November 2014.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of agricultural research, biotechnology, and data network support services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can contribute to the genetic improvement of crops or that offer relevant IT and research services would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging in this contract can lead to growth by aligning with the government's objectives to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in the UK.

## Notice

This project aims to produce novel pre-competitive genetic information to create a set of oilseed rape lines tailored to manage risks and contingencies in the UK's changing rural economy and environment with the final objective of enhancing British crop production competitiveness. 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/f0080ee8-9266-4115-bb75-f9d6506946ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2015 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2015 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £834,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £834,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72315100 - Data network support services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 90721400 - Genetic resources protection services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0080ee8-9266-4115-bb75-f9d6506946ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0080ee8-9266-4115-bb75-f9d6506946ac
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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