Tender

Rainout Shelters Running on Rails

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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17 May 2019 at 10:51

Tender Notice
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07 May 2019 at 09:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is seeking to procure "Rainout Shelters Running on Rails" as part of its investment in agricultural research infrastructure. The project falls under the agricultural machinery industry category and will be based in the East Midlands, UK. The current procurement stage is the Tender phase, with the deadline for submissions set for 25 May 2019. This competitive procedure with negotiation has an estimated contract value of £250,000 and is intended to commence on 22 July 2019, running until 26 July 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery, particularly those with expertise in automated systems capable of responding to environmental conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit, as the University is keen to support diverse suppliers in this competitive process. Companies that can offer innovative, portable solutions for managing crop conditions while minimizing environmental impact would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rainout Shelters Running on Rails

Notice Description

The University of Nottingham is long established as a leader in plant and crop science research. As part of the future food beacon of excellence, the University is investing in its research infrastructure and wishes to commission a rain out shelter. The purpose of the rain out shelter is to be able to manipulate growing conditions,in the field, to simulate drought at specific stages of crop development. For example, to exclude any rainfall during the grain filling period of wheat. To enable this, we wish to commission shelters that respond to rain and only move into position when needed. This means that crops grow in natural, field conditions, for the majority of their growth and are only covered when it is actually raining. The shelters must, therefore, be self-propelled and able to move into position in response to rain. It is important that they are sufficiently portable to be able to be moved between fields to avoid problems with crop rotation. For further information refer to OJEU contract notice 2019/S 079-189519 or the University's e-tendering portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-946c8a92-c7b9-4f9d-877f-cbabceeaab2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d86b4d5-1515-4ade-98ac-43a0772530eb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2020 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
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
Lesley Lane
Contact Email
procurement@nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0115 951 3634 ext 13634

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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