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title: "Improved bio-inocula and living mulching technologies for integrated management of horticultural crops (BioHortiTech)"
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# Improved bio-inocula and living mulching technologies for integrated management of horticultural crops (BioHortiTech)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30bef557-15cb-44c9-a93b-5928f96dc644

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "Improved bio-inocula and living mulching technologies for integrated management of horticultural crops (BioHortiTech)" has been awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This contract, classified under agricultural and related services, has a value of £99,865 and a contract period extending from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2024. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a restricted procedure, and the award was published on May 6, 2021. Businesses had until February 28, 2021, to submit their tenders for consideration.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in agricultural technology and related services, particularly those offering innovative solutions for the efficient management of horticultural crops. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete, leveraging their innovative approaches to meet the needs outlined in the contract specifications. Engaging with this contract can help foster growth and expand market reach in the agricultural sector.

## Notice

Contract Award Information Added 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/c54e99d0-e446-4196-94db-9c9d105848a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,865 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,865 |
| 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

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 20:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54e99d0-e446-4196-94db-9c9d105848a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54e99d0-e446-4196-94db-9c9d105848a9
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68a4af60-4f7a-4154-a064-6fa0c15da97f
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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