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This notice is published to describe we have signed the concession contract with the National Institute of Agricultural Botany ("NIAB"). As described in our prior notice, the service contract has already been signed.
Link to the contract details notice for the service contract:
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016786-2026
The subject matter of both the service and concession contracts is the delivery of plant breeders rights, national listing & seed certification. The services covered by this concession contract are:
Service A: Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability, (“DUS”) Testing Service
Service D - Seed Certification Services. Note: a proportion of Service D is covered by the service contract.
Service E - Seed Testing Services. Note: a proportion of Service E is covered by the service contract.
Please note: the contract start date was 1st July 2025.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naib | Charity Commission: 1064230 Companies House: 03395389 | £6,100,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | CH MISMATCH CF says 03395389, but CH says it's NIAB. |
| Niab | Charity Commission: 1064230 Companies House: 03395389 | £6,100,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Dec 2025 – Jun 2027 | £10,727,000 initial term | Niab | active |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £6,252,148 in 74 payments (over £25k) from DEFRA, DSIT, BEIS, UKRI (2018-05-04 to 2025-11-07).
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