# Genotypes to improve the accuracy of TB Advantage evaluations

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS](/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £342,000
- Published: 8 January 2018
- Planned start: 1 February 2018
- Planned end: 1 November 2018
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a7f223e0-bf81-46d3-908a-60766a55c4e3-190010
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-220f6687-6475-4a3d-8ca7-d88ea74ee873

## Description

Genotype a population of dairy bulls \(from the Holstein, Ayrshire, Friesian, Guernsey and Jersey breeds\) and Holstein cows to produce an enriched genotype pool to improve the genomic prediction accuracy of all traits used in £PLI but in particular for TB resistance\. We are now seeking project proposals which will maximise the number of male and female genotypes produced towards this aim\. The contract start date is 1 February 2018 NOTE: The mandatory timescale for delivery of the final project plan is short and needs to be completed by 15/03/2018 and by submitting a proposal you are agreeing to this\. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please email: procurement@ahdb\.org\.uk The tender documentation will be sent to you\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f223e0-bf81-46d3-908a-60766a55c4e3-190010)