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title: "RDE174 Artificial Intelligence and molecular markers for soft fruit"
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# RDE174 Artificial Intelligence and molecular markers for soft fruit

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de0f6d1b-458d-4bb6-8239-c00046294472

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE174 Artificial Intelligence and molecular markers for soft fruit." The procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on March 25, 2023, with the contract period starting on April 5, 2023, and ending on March 23, 2025. The contracting authority is based at 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR, UK.

This contract award can present business growth opportunities for companies specializing in research and development consultancy services. The project focuses on developing an artificial intelligence program to identify genomic markers for distinguishing between varieties of Rubus idaeus L. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in AI, molecular biology, and soft fruit cultivation. Interested parties can contact Defra Group Commercial at dgc.rdeframework@defra.gov.uk for further details on the project.

## Notice

Contract award to Develop an Artificial Intelligence program to identify genomic markers with the potential to distinguish between varieties of Rubus idaeus L through the RDE framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae19a81-aa69-404f-aa2c-fbba17754362 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2023 - 23 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,999 |
| 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 |
| 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 | NIAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2023 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae19a81-aa69-404f-aa2c-fbba17754362

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae19a81-aa69-404f-aa2c-fbba17754362
  9th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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