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title: "Genetic Improvement Network (GINs)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-997eb79d-7a15-48eb-9a61-74704396ea67"
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# Genetic Improvement Network (GINs)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-997eb79d-7a15-48eb-9a61-74704396ea67

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the "Genetic Improvement Network (GINs)" project, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability through publicly-funded genetic research for key UK crops. This tender falls under the agricultural services industry category and is being conducted via an open procedure procurement method. The tender period ends on 21 December 2017, following which the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2018 and will run until 31 January 2023. Interested parties must register on the Bravo portal to access tender documents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural research, environmental services, and general agricultural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with this tender could facilitate business growth by positioning companies as key contributors to the UK's agricultural advancements, particularly in the areas of crop improvement and sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

In order to build on the success of previous GINs and help achieve the government's targets for increasing agricultural productivity and sustainability, there is a requirement to continue an enhanced, long-term programme of publicly-funded genetic research for the improvement of the major UK crops (wheat, oilseed rape, pulse crops and vegetables). 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/b2c7b78b-d9ca-4d7a-8e4b-b0c2b3ec58da |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture
- 73110000 - Research services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2017 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c7b78b-d9ca-4d7a-8e4b-b0c2b3ec58da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c7b78b-d9ca-4d7a-8e4b-b0c2b3ec58da
  27th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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