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title: "Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Pulse Crops"
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# Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Pulse Crops

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50e93bba-9195-416f-891a-5cec36d1916e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Pulse Crops project to the John Innes Centre. The project involves research and development to enhance genetic qualities of pulse crops in the UK. The contract value is £3,599,994, and it falls under the 'Research and development consultancy services' category. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period ending on 28th February 2024. The contract will run from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2029.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly in the genetic improvement of agricultural crops. Companies specialised in pulse crops or agricultural genetics are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, based in London, is the buying organisation leading this initiative. Businesses interested in long-term research projects focused on enhancing UK crop productivity should consider engaging in this tender process.

## Notice

This contract is for research and development to enable the genetic improvement of UK major crops focussing on pulse crops. 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/4c4ae1ef-f840-4eab-86f2-fbb128918857 |
| 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 | 11 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 | £3,599,994 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,599,994 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN INNES CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2024 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4ae1ef-f840-4eab-86f2-fbb128918857

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4ae1ef-f840-4eab-86f2-fbb128918857
  11th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffb7eb63-0ea8-4e92-957b-8bba0a8ebb3f
  PCGIN Conditions of Contract_Redacted

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