--- title: "DEVELOPING EBVs FOR WORM RESISTANCE IN RECORDED HILL FLOCKS" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-124352" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-124352" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-124352.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-124352.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HYBU CIG CYMRU-MEAT PROMOTION WALES" published: "2022-08-30" --- # DEVELOPING EBVs FOR WORM RESISTANCE IN RECORDED HILL FLOCKS Buyer: HYBU CIG CYMRU-MEAT PROMOTION WALES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-124352 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-124352) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-124352.json) ## Summary The Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales organisation has initiated a tender for the project titled "DEVELOPING EBVs FOR WORM RESISTANCE IN RECORDED HILL FLOCKS." This procurement falls under the services category and involves evaluating genetic improvements in the Welsh ewe flock through engagement with hill ram producers, utilising DNA-based technologies, and generating worm resistance EBVs. The project is set to run until the end of February 2023, with key deadlines for the tender period ending on 9th September 2022 and award period ending on 14th September 2022. Businesses in the research and development services, research laboratory services, and services incidental to agricultural production sectors may find opportunities in this tender. Businesses interested in genetic improvement projects related to sheep farming and agricultural production are well-suited to compete in this tender initiated by Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, providing an opportunity for interested parties to participate and submit bids. By engaging with hill ram producers, conducting laboratory testing, and generating EBVs for worm resistance, businesses can contribute to the long-term genetic enhancement of the Welsh ewe flock. For further details and participation, businesses can access the tender information on the communication link provided by Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales. ## Notice HCC is undertaking a project to evaluate the ability to generate long term genetic improvements in the Welsh ewe flock through engagement with hill ram producers and utilising new DNA-based technologies to enable performance recording to take place in extensive hill environments.Services requiredThe project will involve the following;* Working with a selection (between 7-10 ) of the Hill ram Scheme (HRS) farmers* Using tried and tested laboratory methods deployed in sheep breeding schemes to ascertain the level of burden in individuals within the genotyped ewe lambs in the recorded flock in the autumn.* Use the results to generate worm resistance EBVs and to investigate any relationship between the 2 methods of estimating burden and calculating the EBV* Compare the findings with those of other breeding schemes where these methods have been deployedThis project activity will run until the end of February 2023. HCC will be responsible for the recruitment of the farms and will seek to have a minimum of 30 lambs per farm.Further details are available in the ITT athttps://www.meatpromotion.wales/en/about/procurement/new-opportunitiesNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=124352. (WA Ref:124352)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: Welsh Government Rural Communities Rural Development Programme 2014 - 2020.The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124352 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HYBU CIG CYMRU-MEAT PROMOTION WALES | | Locality | ABERYSTWYTH | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY23 3FF | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Ceredigion | | Electoral ward | Llanfarian | | Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production ## Release History - 30 Aug 2022 at 09:07 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124352 ## Notice URLs - https://www.hybucig.cymru - https://www.meatpromotion.wales/en/about/procurement/new-opportunities - https://www.meatpromotion.wales/en/about/procurement/new-opportunitiesNOTE - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=124352 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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