Tender

Trial seed processing: Seed handling, treatment and distribution of cereals & oilseeds

AHDB

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Tender

09 Feb 2023 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The AHDB is looking for a provider to handle the processing of seeds for cereal and oilseed variety trials and tests in the UK. This involves tasks such as seed receipt, handling, treatment, packeting, and dispatch. The contract period is from July 3, 2023, to July 31, 2026. The tender deadline for submitting bids is March 21, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, suitable for SMEs, and falls under the Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services category.

This tender opportunity from AHDB for seed processing services can benefit businesses involved in agri-services, seed handling, and agriculture-related industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in seed processing and distribution are well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope of services includes receiving, treating, packeting, and dispatching seeds for variety trials and tests across different locations in the UK, thus offering growth opportunities for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Title

Trial seed processing: Seed handling, treatment and distribution of cereals & oilseeds

Notice Description

The AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds Recommended Lists are the definitive industry guide to cereal and oilseed varieties, giving levy-payers the information they need to select the correct variety for their businesses. The data on which the Recommended Lists are produced are based on the evaluation of field performance of a range of varieties of crops under cultivation in the UK. Variety trials and tests are conducted at numerous locations (trial sites) throughout the UK. This tender deals with the processing of seed for these trials and tests, i.e. the receipt, handling, treatment, packeting and dispatch of seed. AHDB is looking to secure an operator who is able to deliver the full scope of these services. Any parties who are interested in participating, please follow link to access Tender documents: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0c996c5-0304-457b-98ba-c0ced5adecc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c94e2-0aca-45c1-9a3f-51d87c5c60d5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AHDB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Further Information

Notice Documents

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