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title: "Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Oil Seed Rape"
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# Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Oil Seed Rape

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5d531ed-2eff-4d8f-8b7d-e418c9b88c29

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the Genetic Improvement Network Platform - Oil Seed Rape project. The procurement involved research and development consultancy services in the UK, focusing on oil seed rape. The contract value is £3,599,925 GBP, with a tender period ending on 28th February 2024. The contract spans from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2029.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies interested in research and development in the agricultural sector. Businesses offering genetic improvement solutions for crops, especially oil seed rape, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, providing a fair chance for suitable suppliers to participate in this innovative project.

## Notice

This contract is for research and development to enable the genetic improvement of UK major crops focussing on oil seed rape. The contract will enable the development of new information and resources for the sector, including novel pre-breeding material.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b87c8f4-b9ba-49f5-a673-4a8ee7414042 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,599,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,599,925 |
| 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 AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF YORK - RESEARCH GRANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b87c8f4-b9ba-49f5-a673-4a8ee7414042

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b87c8f4-b9ba-49f5-a673-4a8ee7414042
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0561e9cc-67dd-4592-9c8d-0ffbe9603812
  OREGIN Conditions of Contract_Redacted

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