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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 https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Milk Records Limited | 03331929 | £411,146 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
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This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 4 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Apr 2026 – Mar 2028 | £0 £205,313 initial term | 4 | National Milk Records Limited | active |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £123,527 in 2 payments (over £25k) from DEFRA, UKRI (2018-05-03 to 2023-06-09). View full payment history →