Tender Summary

Genetic Improvement Network (GIN) Platform

Buying Organisation

Defra

Contract Value

£3,000,000

Tender Description

The Authority is seeking to procure the Genetic Improvement Networks (GINs) Platform, which will undertake research and development (R&D) to enable the genetic improvement of major UK crops.
The overarching focus of this Platform is the delivery of agri-environmental public goods.
The GINs will enable the development of new information and resources for the sector, including novel pre-breeding material containing characteristics such as improved tolerance to existing and emerging priority pests and diseases, increased nitrogen-use efficiencies and greater resilience to the pressures which come with climate change. Strong knowledge exchange processes and stakeholder networks will ensure that information and resources
are disseminated to research end-users (including crop breeders, wider industry and farmers). Furthermore, strong linkages with breeding companies will ensure that beneficial genetic traits identified in the GINs make their way into elite commercial lines.
It is envisaged that the research will be centred around 5 key crop groups and therefore the procurement project will be split into 5 lots:
Lot 1: Oil Seed Rape
Lot 2: Pulse Crops
Lot 3: Soft Fruit
Lot 4: Vegetables
Lot 5: Wheat
Suppliers may bid for up to two lots.

Tender categories (products & services required)

Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000)
Research and experimental development services (CPV 73100000)
Design and execution of research and development (CPV 73300000)
Test and evaluation (CPV 73430000)

Region

United Kingdom (UK)

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