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title: "Genetic Evaluation of Dairy Cattle, Beef & Sheep"
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# Genetic Evaluation of Dairy Cattle, Beef & Sheep

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65bed6d7-be62-400f-8ecc-9ab3f2d6daa4

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is planning a procurement process for the tender titled "Genetic Evaluation of Dairy Cattle, Beef & Sheep" within the agricultural sector. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, and the official contract period is set to run from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2030. A future notice regarding this opportunity is expected to be published on 12th April 2019. Interested parties may consult the procurement notice available online for additional details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in genetic evaluation and agricultural services. Firms that specialise in genetic assessment for livestock, particularly those with expertise in dairy cattle, beef, and sheep breeding, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process aims to find qualified suppliers to enhance the effectiveness of genetic evaluations in the UK agriculture sector.

## Notice

AHDB (the Authority) is seeking market engagement to inform the procurement required for services relating to the calculation of the genetic merit of farmed ruminant livestock, more specifically, of dairy-breed bull and cow Predicted Transmitting Abilities ("PTAs"), and beef and sheep estimated breeding values ("EBVs") in the UK. The Authority will seek candidates ("the Supplier") to help to deliver routine genetic evaluations and to maximise the role and develop improved effectiveness of genetic evaluations. PTAs and EBVs are measures of the extent to which particular traits are passed on to an animal's offspring. Please see attachment section further below to download more in-depth detail. IT IS THE INTERESTED SUPPLIERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK CONTRACT FINDER FOR ANY UPDATES IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY AND WANT TO BE NOTIFIED OF ANY Q&A'S THAT WE PUBLISH - YOU NEED TO SELECT 'WATCH THIS NOTICE' AGAINST THIS TENDER IN ORDER TO RECEIVE ALERTS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1cb1fd-7c81-4fd2-a6d3-02f140115c1b |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Market engagement will clarify procurement route |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | KENILWORTH |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2019 at 16:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1cb1fd-7c81-4fd2-a6d3-02f140115c1b
- 25 Mar 2019 at 16:03 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1cb1fd-7c81-4fd2-a6d3-02f140115c1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1cb1fd-7c81-4fd2-a6d3-02f140115c1b
  25th March 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dda9e0d8-839c-4f61-83b7-e1c7f971b5e4
  Call to market for genetic evaluation

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