Scope
Reference
2025-789
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:
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for up to 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See Bid Pack and associated documents & questions
Technical ability conditions of participation
See Bid Pack and associated documents & questions
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days from receipt of invoice as per AHDB terms and conditions
Description of risks to contract performance
As per tender documents and timelines
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHX-8363-MBBV
Middlemarch Business Park
Coventry
CV3 4SU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government