--- title: "AFBI Commercialisation of AFBI-bred Forage Grass Varieties" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fa40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fa40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fa40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fa40.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DAERA AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE" published: "2021-11-25" --- # AFBI Commercialisation of AFBI-bred Forage Grass Varieties Buyer: DAERA AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fa40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fa40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fa40.json) ## Summary The DAERA Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute is planning a tender titled "AFBI Commercialisation of AFBI-bred Forage Grass Varieties," which falls under the miscellaneous business and business-related services category. This procurement is expected to support the local agriculture sector, particularly in Loughgall, Northern Ireland. A future notice is set to be communicated on 20 December 2021, which will provide additional details regarding participation. The current stage of the procurement process is planning, with the intent to select a commercialisation partner to enable the distribution of ryegrass seed produced by AFBI. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies in agricultural sciences, seed production, and commercialisation sectors, particularly those with a focus on forage grasses. Businesses that specialise in breeding, distributing, or marketing agricultural products would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging with the AFBI's extensive research and development initiatives could not only enhance market reach but also contribute to the growth of innovative agricultural practices within the UK and Ireland. ## Notice The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is Northern Ireland's largest science and technology organisation and an internationally renowned multidisciplinary scientific organisation, based at seven locations across Northern Ireland. The Institute undertakes an assigned work programme on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) that comprises statutory, analytical, and diagnostic/surveillance testing, together with research & development (R&D) and the provision of specialist advice in the fields of agriculture, animal health and welfare, plant science, food safety and innovation, marine and fisheries, the natural environment and agri-food and rural economics. AFBI also delivers a portfolio of "commercial" work to a wide range of local, national and international customers in these areas. AFBI collaborates closely with DAERA's College of Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and the industry levy body, AgriSearch, in transferring knowledge and technology to the local agri-food industry. A significant proportion of AFBI's non-DAERA income is derived from international customers, representing the equivalent of foreign direct investment in the local economy. This funding underpins a number of high quality scientific posts in AFBI and helps to maintain scientific capacity and excellence. The AFBI grass breeding programme, based in Loughgall, Northern Ireland, produces locally-adapted ryegrass varieties for a range of forage grass markets, but primarily for the UK/ROI markets. The programme, which has been in place since 1952, has a long history, and a strong reputation in the marketplace. The AFBI programme has been extremely successful. As of 2019, there are 19 different AFBI-bred ryegrass varieties on the Irish and UK recommended lists. There are also a number of varieties on recommended lists in other European countries. The average annual number of AFBI varieties that have been accepted onto Recommended Lists over the past 10 years is 2.6, demonstrating the consistent performance of new AFBI varieties. The AFBI forage grass breeding programme is split into two programmes: the strategic programme and the commercialisation programme. The early stage strategic programme is funded by DAERA, and produces germplasm for incorporation into new synthetics. The commercialisation programme tests near-market stage synthetics prior to national list testing and subsequent commercialisation. AFBI requires a commercialisation partner in order for seed from AFBI-bred varieties to reach target markets. ### Lot Information Lot 1 AFBI requires a commercialisation partner in order for seed from AFBI-bred varieties to reach target markets. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029393-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Dec 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DAERA AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT9 5PX | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Upper Malone | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2021 at 18:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029393-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.afbini.gov.uk/ - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/construction-procurement-delivery ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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