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GCRF Field Instrumentation

ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LIMITED

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10 Apr 2018 at 10:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GCRF Field Instrumentation" tender was managed by Rothamsted Research Limited, located in Harpenden, England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving instrumentation and control equipment. The tender was completed on 20 March 2018, with the contract period running from 27 March 2018 to 1 April 2018. The procurement method used was a direct approach, classified as a single tender action below the threshold, with a total value of £63,113.90.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and instrumentation, particularly those that provide laboratory and field measuring devices related to soil characteristics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the nature of the procurement process, which encourages participation from innovative suppliers capable of meeting specific technical requirements. Companies with expertise in soil analysis tools or agricultural technology stand to benefit from this procurement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GCRF Field Instrumentation

Notice Description

This procurement request relates to laboratory apparatus to measure the soil water release characteristic, and a penetrometer for use in the field. The soil water release characteristic is a fundamental soil physical characteristic that defines the ability of soil to store and transmit water in its pore network. It controls the amount of water the soil can transmit to drainage and the amount that is stored for crops to use. The penetrometer is a field instrument that measures soil strength down the soil profile. Soil strength is an important property as it can change as a function of soil water, and if soils become too strong, then they impede the ability of crop roots to grow, affecting crop yields.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc1341e-170d-40f6-9a45-99c76746eb6f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,113 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,113 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2018 - 1 Apr 2018 30 days
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
ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LIMITED
Contact Name
Mark Adams
Contact Email
mark.adams@rothamsted.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01582763133

Buyer Location

Locality
HARPENDEN
Postcode
AL5 2JQ
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Harpenden West
Westminster Constituency
Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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