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Supply of dairy cattle genotyping

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Buyer Address: Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, UKG13, CV3 4SU, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@ahdb.org.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
0.0 GBP
Gross: 0.0 GBP
Published
14 Jan 2026, 16:31
Deadline
09 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
77100000 - Agricultural services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Genomic evaluations for dairy traits have been available in the UK since 2012 through AHDB Dairy’s genetic evaluation services. This opportunity is for the provision of genotyping a population of Holstein dairy cows that have methane phenotypes recorded on UK dairy farms. AHDB is seeking tender applications to secure the services of a single bidder that can provide the genotyping service of 7,500 milking cows across 25-35 UK milk-recording dairy farms. Service requirements include: o Farm liaison o Sample collection o DNA extraction o SNP calling (≥55,000 SNPs at >=90% CR absolute minimum) o Submission of genotype, FMT200 pedigree and cross reference files to AHDB’s genomic portal o Quality control – Reported failures must be corrected and resubmitted. Closing date for submissions by 12 noon on the 9 February 2026. View opportunity details at: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003240-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 0.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 0.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Documents

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