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title: "Vegetable Genetic Improvement Network (VeGIN) CH0105"
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# Vegetable Genetic Improvement Network (VeGIN) CH0105

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-516a3069-9e77-49c2-8100-d825efbf0162

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Vegetable Genetic Improvement Network (VeGIN) CH0105" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of British horticulture through the development of novel pre-competitive genetic information for crops such as carrots, onions, brassicas, and lettuce. This contract falls under the industry category of environmental services and has a total contract value of £596,058. The contract period commenced on 28 November 2014 and concluded on 30 January 2018, while the award for this tender was published on 27 April 2017. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure, which allowed for broader participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services and agricultural research, particularly those with expertise in plant genetics and horticulture. Companies that can offer innovative genetic solutions or contribute to the goals of enhancing crop resilience within the UK’s changing economy would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engagement in projects like this can help firms position themselves strategically within a growing sector focused on sustainability and competitive agricultural practices.

## Notice

Varied in 2017. original Contracts finder Notice: https://data.gov.uk/data/contracts-finder-archive/contract/1640872/ This project aims to produce novel pre-competitive genetic information to create a set of carrots, onions, brassicas and lettuce tailored to manage risks and contingencies in the UK's changing rural economy and environment with the final objective of enhancing British horticulture competitiveness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2330389-d78c-4336-9888-b449b76dacde |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2014 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2014 - 30 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £596,058 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £892,834 |
| 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 WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2017 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2330389-d78c-4336-9888-b449b76dacde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2330389-d78c-4336-9888-b449b76dacde
  27th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://data.gov.uk/data/contracts-finder-archive/contract/1640872/

## Provenance

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