--- title: "Award of contract for the supply of Pulse Crop Genetic Improvement Network II (PC-GIN II)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8fc14568-2406-432f-822f-ebabec6cbf8f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fc14568-2406-432f-822f-ebabec6cbf8f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fc14568-2406-432f-822f-ebabec6cbf8f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fc14568-2406-432f-822f-ebabec6cbf8f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-03-31" --- # Award of contract for the supply of Pulse Crop Genetic Improvement Network II (PC-GIN II) Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fc14568-2406-432f-822f-ebabec6cbf8f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fc14568-2406-432f-822f-ebabec6cbf8f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fc14568-2406-432f-822f-ebabec6cbf8f.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the award of a contract by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the supply of the Pulse Crop Genetic Improvement Network II (PC-GIN II). This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of British horticulture through the development of innovative genetic information for pulse crops, including vining peas, field beans, and lupins. The current stage is the Award, which was completed on 6 January 2015, with the contract running from 2 February 2015 to 31 January 2018. The total contract value is £650,575 and falls under the categories of crops and horticultural products, with the procurement method specified as an open procedure. The tender was published on 31 March 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural research, genetic resource services, and environmental services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Those engaged in information technology services related to agriculture may also find this project aligned with their capabilities. Participation could enhance their visibility in the agricultural sector, foster collaborations, and open avenues for future contracts, especially in the context of evolving agricultural practices in the UK. ## Notice This project aims to produce novel pre-competitive genetic information to create a set of pulse crops (vining peas, field bean and lupin) tailored to manage risks and contingencies in the UK's changing rural economy and environment with the final objective of enhancing British horticulture 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/d6181bcc-d085-4020-9cb6-58bf17662fba | | 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 | 31 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2014 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jan 2015 | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2015 - 31 Jan 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,575 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £650,575 | | 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 | JOHN INNES CENTRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture - 72222300 - Information technology services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90721400 - Genetic resources protection services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2017 at 19:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6181bcc-d085-4020-9cb6-58bf17662fba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6181bcc-d085-4020-9cb6-58bf17662fba 31st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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