# Genetic Improvement Network \(GIN\) Platform

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Defra](/buyers/defra/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £3,000,000
- Published: 4 January 2024
- Planned start: 1 July 2024
- Planned end: 30 June 2029
- Stage: open_tender
- Notice ID: cd80bee7-b532-49b9-8148-f6491922ad59-711396
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13439357-586f-4e52-bb75-ce92a830d932

## 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\. Documents can be accessed via the Authority's eSourcing procurement portal https://defra-family\.force\.com/s/Welcome

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd80bee7-b532-49b9-8148-f6491922ad59-711396)