Planning

Parsonage Farm - Cattle Handling

NE

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Planning

06 Feb 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has initiated a planning process for the procurement of a cattle handling system at Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve, titled "Parsonage Farm - Cattle Handling." This project falls under the industry category of construction machinery and equipment. The project is currently in the planning stage, with an early engagement notice having been published. The goal is to design, build, and maintain a comprehensive stand-alone cattle handling system that ensures safety for livestock and staff. Key dates include the end of the engagement period on 14 February 2025 and the projected completion of the build by mid-October 2025. The procurement process aims to gather information from potential suppliers through a Request For Information (RFI).

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural equipment design and construction. Companies with expertise in creating robust, multifunctional cattle handling systems are well-suited to participate. The project needs to cater to a herd of 145 Longhorn cattle and include facilities for drafting animals, loading onto lorries, and other handling tasks. Interested suppliers can request full details and submit their expressions of interest to potentially influence the final procurement specifications. This opportunity is particularly pertinent for enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive design, build, and maintenance solutions.

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Notice Title

Parsonage Farm - Cattle Handling

Notice Description

This PIN relates to a Request For Information (RFI) which Natural England are undertaking in advance of any future procurement exercise for the Cattle Handling Solution at Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve. Natural England would like to gather information from suppliers who offer a design and build cattle handling system. The requirement is to design, build and maintain a stand-alone system to provide a safe working environment for both livestock and staff. The farm has a herd of 145 Longhorn cattle and the handling system must be able to perform several functions such as drafting of animals, loading onto haulage lorries, hoof trimming crushes and all animal handling tasks that occur throughout the farming year. The build must be complete by Mid October 2025. Full details of the scope can be requested by emailing: Emma.Strong@defra.gov.uk A scope and brief questionnaire will be issued upon expression of interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fde4623-c1f9-42e5-ace1-de2ca2031d99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b16e63-d147-4eb1-af71-519a41e3d426
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NE
Contact Name
Emma Strong
Contact Email
emma.strong@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07379061363

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1AG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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