Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1e-e001-701b-b3fd-a34ccd022b85/wheat-export-quality-testing awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Wheat Export Quality Testing [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Estimated value Not stated Published 25 Apr 2019 Deadline Closed 17 May 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender AHDB Exports are responsible for the development and maintenance of the ukp and uks export classifications for wheat. The ukp and uks classifications were developed to support ease of communication with overseas buyers about UK wheat, without the need for them to understand individual wheat varieties. Seed merchants and growers also use the classifications in the domestic market to identify end market suitably for varieties. New wheat varieties are subject to statutory registration trials before they may be marketed in the EU. To achieve National Listing (or Common Catalogue status (National Listing in another country)). They must pass DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability) tests and VCU (Value for Cultivation and Use) trials to ensure that they meet high standards of quality and performance. In most major crop species, statutory registration is followed by further industry trials at more locations to identify the very best varieties, to be promoted onto a Recommended List. In the UK, AHDB is responsible for providing independent information on wheat varieties beyond statutory testing. Included in the Recommended List for wheat is testing the suitability of varieties for end market usage, including export markets. Varieties that meet the criteria over a number of seasons are awarded the ukp or uks export classification. This tender seeks to award contracts to carry out the Chopin Alveograph Zeleny and Wet Gluten tests in support of the development and maintenance of the ukp and uks export classifications. - Lot 1Chopin Alveograph Testing in the UK August 2018 March 2022 - Lot 2Chopin Alveograph Testing in Spain August 2018 March 2022 - Lot 3Chopin Alveograph Testing in Portugal August 2018 March 2022 - Lot 4Chopin Alveograph Testing in France August 2018 March 2022 - Lot 5Zeleny Testing - Location for testing - open August 2018 March 2022 - Lot 6Chopin Alveograph and Wet Gluten Testing for annual Harvest Survey in the UK August 2018 March 2022 Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) · Notice 17b6610d-fb7b-44fc-b522-7a83970e16ba [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/17b6610d-fb7b-44fc-b522-7a83970e16ba) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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