Tender

102-0323T On Combine NIR Scanner for Grain Analysis for UK Farm Coverage

AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED

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Tender

13 Mar 2023 at 17:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED has issued a tender (102-0323T) for a project titled "Combine NIR Scanner for Grain Analysis for UK Farm Coverage". The procurement falls under the industry category of Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products. The tender, valued at GBP 20,000, is in the open procedure (below threshold) stage. The tender period ends on 21st March 2023, with the contract period starting on 24th March 2023 and ending on 23rd March 2024. The project location is in the United Kingdom.

This tender by AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED presents an opportunity for suppliers of on combine NIR-analyser based grain analyser equipment. Businesses dealing in agricultural products and technology, particularly in grain analysis, would find this tender well-suited for participation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to bid for this procurement process to expand their business interests in the agricultural sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

102-0323T On Combine NIR Scanner for Grain Analysis for UK Farm Coverage

Notice Description

AEC is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers of on combine (or off combine should requirements dictate) NIR-analyser based grain analyser equalling or improving on the following minimum requirements: * The grain analyser should be able to analyse grain from the following crops. Wheat, Barley, Canola, Corn, Soybeans, Sorghum, Chick Peas and Lentils. Other grain types may be required. * The grain analyser should be able to measure the following parameters within harvested grain: Moisture, Protein, Oil, Starch and Fibre * The grain analyser should have a cycle rate of 5-8 Seconds (+/- 3 seconds) * The analyser should be mountable on John Deere, CaseIH, New Holland, Claas and AGCO Combine Harvesters as a minimum. * The provided system should comprise of a Sampling Head, a Fibre Optic Cable, an NIR Spectrometer and a display. Additional information: Queries/Clarification Questions No Bidder is permitted to contact any Authority staff member whatsoever, during this procurement exercise, as to do so will render any Bid from a Bidder whom contravenes this instruction to automatically exclude themselves from the ITT opportunity at the discretion of the Authority. Any queries arising from this document, and/or for further clarification, then Bidders must only use the Q&A protocol at the electronic address stated in the link within this contract notice no later than stated in the ITT documents - as beyond this date and time no further clarification questions will be answered. We reserve the right to refuse to respond to any clarification questions if they are deemed to be seeking to gain commercial advantage/confidential information/unfair advantage against the other bidders, and additionally we may reject any offer submitted as a result of such infringement. The Authority may at its discretion communicate any questions and/or requests for information together with the Authority's response to all Bidders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba677cb7-df02-48cd-9f39-3cf5d5f23e4c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2023 - 23 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH25 9RG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian West
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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