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Trial seed processing - Seed handling, treatment and distribution

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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27 Oct 2017 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of seed processing services, specifically for seed handling, treatment, and distribution, under a tender titled "Trial seed processing - Seed handling, treatment and distribution." The buying organisation for this contract is the Defra Network eTendering Portal, representing the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), located in Kenilworth, England. This tender is classified under the agricultural and horticultural products category and is currently at the Award stage following an open procurement method. The tender period has already concluded, with the contract expected to commence on 12 June 2017 and run until 30 June 2022. The total contract value is £307,355, and the deadline for submission was 27 April 2017.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural processing services, particularly those adept in seed handling and distribution. Companies that can implement standard seed treatments and manage logistics effectively would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. Given the scope, there may be potential for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, enhancing their growth prospects within the agricultural sector through collaboration with established entities such as NIAB, the successful supplier awarded the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trial seed processing - Seed handling, treatment and distribution

Notice Description

The AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds are the definitive industry guide to cereal and oilseed varieties, giving levy-payers the information they need to select the correct variety for their businesses. The data on which the Recommended Lists are produced are based on the evaluation of field performance of a range of varieties of crops under cultivation in the UK. Variety trials and tests are conducted at numerous locations (trial sites) throughout the UK. The seed for these trials/tests is provided by the Seed Handling Operator who, following instructions from AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds, receives seed from a number of seed suppliers, applies a standard seed treatment to each variety, weighs the seed into small seed packets and then distributes these packets (via a carrier) to the nominated trial sites. The list of the varieties under test is referred to as the 'sowing lists' and these are determined by AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds. This tender deals with the processing of seed for these trials and tests, i.e. the receipt, handling, treatment, packeting and despatch of seed. AHDB is looking to secure an operator who is able to deliver these services. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c1b82a9-8d87-43b8-8e43-4203cc0717ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/080a7a40-6605-49bc-ab18-b9c738788cf7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£307,355 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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