Scoping study on the potential opportunities and barriers for a Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (SFGIN)

A Contract Award Notice
by DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
0.5 year
Value
£43K
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
27 Aug 2021
Delivery
01 Sep 2021 to 28 Feb 2022
Deadline
25 Jun 2021 12:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

This project aims to scope opportunities to develop an additional genetic improvement network within Defra's Crop Genetic Improvement Platform with a focus on soft-fruit. The project will scope the potential for a network to investigate beneficial traits to improve soft fruit breeding with a focus on enhanced productivity and resource efficiency, sustainability, resilience and quality (including but not limited to nutritional quality and shelf life). The project will assess the viability of genetic improvement to deliver these opportunities and put forward a potential business case for a Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (SFGIN).

Award Detail

1 Niab Emr (West Malling)
  • Value: £42,887

CPV Codes

  • 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

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