This initiative, funded by the European Union, seeks to preserve and restore the country’s system of plant genetic resources.
Project Scope
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Modular Building Installation
- The contractor will be responsible for installing the modular structure on-site. -
Essential Equipment
- The facility must be outfitted with refrigeration, laboratory, and office equipment to ensure safe, long-term storage of seed collections. -
Seed Transportation and Storage
- The project includes organizing the transport of the seed collection to the new facility, where it will be stored for long-term preservation.
Background and Context
- Ongoing Efforts: In 2023, with EU support, FAO successfully relocated 51,000 plant genetic samples from the V.Ya. Yuryev Institute of Plant Breeding (Kharkiv) to western Ukraine.
- Objective: This new center will duplicate those resources, enhancing the safety and resilience of Ukraine’s critical plant genetics.
Tender Details
- Submission Platform:
Bids must be submitted via the UN Global Marketplace (UNGM). - Deadline:
Proposals are due by 28 February 2025, 13:00 Kyiv time. - Supplier Conference:
An online meeting for potential suppliers will be held on 13 February 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00.
Note: Companies interested in bidding must be registered on the UNGM platform before submitting their proposals.
By establishing a duplicate genetic resources center, FAO and its partners aim to safeguard Ukraine’s invaluable plant genetics against future risks, ensuring continued agricultural research and biodiversity conservation in the region.
