--- title: "Synthetic plants" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0497e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0497e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY" published: "2024-09-04" --- # Synthetic plants Buyer: ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0497e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0497e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497e6.json) ## Summary The ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY (ARIA) is seeking proposals for its Synthetic Plants programme, categorised under Research services. This tender process, currently at the Tender stage, involves the selective procurement method detailed as 'Competitive procedure with negotiation'. The project, scheduled in the service industry, aims to develop synthetic chromosomes and chloroplasts viable within living plants, presenting an innovative leap in agricultural technology. The procurement is active with important dates including a concept paper submission deadline on 25 September 2024, and the full proposal submission deadline on 12 November 2024. The primary delivery location is the UK, and the contract period is set for 1800 days, with the opportunity for additional funding and scope extensions upon awarding contracts. The Synthetic Plants programme offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in synthetic biology or plant biology, and those with innovative approaches to agriculture and environmental sustainability. This is an inviting opportunity for startups, research institutions, and established companies looking to expand their portfolio in agricultural innovation and synthetic biology. Participating in this tender could provide businesses with vital exposure, collaboration with top-tier research and development entities, and potentially substantial funding from ARIA. By contributing to the development of next-generation crops, businesses can play a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as sustainable food supply and climate change, further establishing their credentials in these critical areas of public interest. ## Notice ARIA is an R&D funding agency built to unlock scientific and technological breakthroughs that benefit everyone. We empower scientists and engineers to pursue research at the edge of what is technologically or scientifically possible. We will reach across disciplines, sectors and institutions to shape, fund and manage projects across the R&D ecosystem, from startups to universities, to break down silos and discover new pathways. We are looking for proposals for our Synthetic Plants programme. For more info see here https://www.aria.org.uk/synthetic-plants/ ### Lot Information Lot 1 Why this programme Representing eighty percent of the world's biomass, with scope to provide everything from food to pharmaceuticals, plants are a critical lever for addressing the dual challenges of sustainable food supply and climate change. To unlock their potential, we must accelerate the pace of agricultural innovation. Synthetic biology is already revolutionising the world of healthcare. Exploring its application to tailor the traits of plants has the potential to transform the agricultural industry, and deliver valuable benefits ranging from food to pharmaceuticals and beyond. What we're shooting for We see a vital opportunity to unlock new plant capabilities that can meet the future needs of humankind.We aim to develop synthetic chromosomes and chloroplasts that are viable in a living plant. This will move beyond what can be accomplished with gene editing and imbue plants with new functionalities, from reducing agricultural water use to protecting crop yields in uncertain conditions. Our goal: to unite expertise in synthetic biology and plant biology, opening pathways to a new generation of major crops and future-proofing our agricultural system. For more information, https://www.aria.org.uk/synthetic-plants-programme/ Options: Additional funding, scope and duration could be added to any contracts awarded. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028221-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2024 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028221-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aria.org.uk - https://www.aria.org.uk/faqs-funding/ - https://www.aria.org.uk/synthetic-plants-programme/ - https://www.aria.org.uk/synthetic-plants/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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