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title: "Integrating Potato Agronomy and Storage"
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# Integrating Potato Agronomy and Storage

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc5b5c93-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Integrating Potato Agronomy and Storage" is managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in England. This tender is classified under research services in the agricultural sector and aims to conduct extensive research on the relationships between agronomy practices and storage solutions. The tender was published on 1st June 2016 and had a deadline for submissions on 18th July 2016. With a total value of £600,000, the contract period extends from 1st September 2016 to 31st August 2021, following the open procurement method.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in agronomy, crop storage techniques, and related innovations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to address critical challenges in potato agronomy and storage, potentially providing pathways for collaborative research initiatives and technological advancements in the agricultural sector.

## Notice

Industry priorities relating to agronomy and storage continue to be recognised by AHDB Potatoes and are incorporated into the Research and Innovation Strategy (2015-2020). A requirement was identified for an integrated programme of research which further explores the relationships between agronomy regimes and the implications for storage and the tuber quality delivered to the end user. It was also recognised that there was not always sufficient empirical information on field agronomy and environmental variables that may be able to inform storage practice and storage potential, or that may retrospectively provide evidence to explain storage issues. The aim of this tender is to commission integrative, outcome focussed, agronomy and storage research which address the following priorities: * The impact of seed storage practices on the performance of the daughter crop/quality of daughter tubers to meet end-user requirements. * The impact of field agronomy/environmental factors on the incidence of physiological conditions e.g. blackheart, and dormancy and sprouting. * The impact of field agronomy/environmental factors on the resilience to storage disease. * Review of information on chitting technology, including LED lighting, which might be more effective and reduce the cost of chitting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53a1bf0-e9ff-4fca-8086-a4e4dd2ad2d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £278,156 |
| 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 & 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53a1bf0-e9ff-4fca-8086-a4e4dd2ad2d0
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fcb0e4-273a-4659-931d-ada40a1e13ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53a1bf0-e9ff-4fca-8086-a4e4dd2ad2d0
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fcb0e4-273a-4659-931d-ada40a1e13ce
  1st June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://potatoes.ahdb.org.uk/about-us/teams/research-innovation/commissioning-research
  Application form and further information

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ahdb.org.uk

## Provenance

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