Tender

Automated Broccoli Harvester

RIVIERA RENEWABLES LIMITED

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Tender

24 May 2018 at 09:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Riviera Renewables Limited, seeking an Automated Broccoli Harvester to be used in the agricultural machinery sector. The tender, identified as ATECH 018, was published on 24th May 2018 and is currently active. This open procedure procurement, which is below the threshold, has a deadline for submissions on 8th June 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 15th July 2018 and conclude on 31st October 2018, with an estimated total value of £200,000. The primary delivery address for the contract is located in Hayle, Cornwall (postal code TR27 5JQ).

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the agricultural technology and machinery sectors, particularly those specialising in automation and harvesting solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in developing innovative agricultural machinery. Given the current challenges faced by UK growers, this tender allows suitable firms to contribute to a solution that enhances local production efficiency and sustainability, thus fostering business growth in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Broccoli Harvester

Notice Description

Around 75,000 tonnes of broccoli are grown and harvested by hand each year in the UK. The NFU believes that increases in the National Living Wage combined with difficulties of bringing in labour in the event of Brexit may make this unsustainable for many growers, driving crop production to low cost countries. The development of a fully automated harvesting system is therefore crucial for UK growers. Two major Cornish growers and marketeers of broccoli have come together to invest in the design and delivery of an automated commercial broccoli harvester to replace the manual system. The purchase of this is part of a grant funded application process and therefore procurement will be subject to grant approval of the project as a whole. We will compare tenders received on a compliance basis only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d830c77-1111-4578-937d-30a824c3d505
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 1-6 months
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
RIVIERA RENEWABLES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAYLE
Postcode
TR27 5JQ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Further Information

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