Planning

Verge Biomass Plant Design and Build

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Mar 2017 at 15:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement opportunity titled "Verge Biomass Plant Design and Build." This project focuses on the design, build, and testing of a bespoke verge harvesting machine to enhance biomass harvesting capabilities on rural roads in the East Midlands, England. A budget of up to £100,000 has been allocated for this initiative, with a key engagement deadline set for 23 February 2018 for interested suppliers to express their interest.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the agricultural machinery and industrial machinery sectors, particularly those specialising in innovative farming solutions and machine design. Companies with experience in developing bespoke machinery and those capable of meeting specific technical requirements, such as vehicle speed and biomass capacity, will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this project could also establish valuable connections within the local enterprise community, potentially leading to further collaborations in the agricultural field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Verge Biomass Plant Design and Build

Notice Description

Verge biomass harvesting machinery As a result of encouraging results from recent research and trials the County Council wishes to carry a more extensive pilot and to commission the design, build and testing of a bespoke verge harvesting machine. To that end a successful bid was made to the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership Feasibility Fund. As a result up to PS100,000 is available for design, build and testing of a bespoke machine. It is recognised that this may not cover the full costs of design and build but it should be noted that a considerable future market opportunity may exist for such machinery. The County Council is seeking a partner to take this opportunity forward. Further details and RFQ may be issued in due course. Briefly, the specification for a machine designed for UK verge harvesting requirements on the rural roads network is likely to include the following; * Machine capable of maximum forward working speed in excess of 6.0 km/hour * Evaluate potential to incorporate frame steering to assist manoeuvrability * Minimum Carrying Capacity of 10 t biomass (Likely volumetric - 25 m3) o Evaluate potential for side extension system to maximise carrying capacity whilst minimising overall vehicle length * Emptying and compaction systems to be proposed * Unit to be capable of road travelling speed of up to 68 k/hr * Cyclone style suction linked to arm capable of reaching 3 m to the side of its mounting o Wrap around configuration preferred o Driver view of harvester head overriding consideration o Height of arm lift to be controllable to prevent contact with overhead electricity cabling * Flail mowing and rotary cutting systems to be proposed * Cutting head minimum width 1.1m o Evaluate implications for a collecting head of up to 2.0m width * Interchangeable cutting head to be proposed * Proposals for a fixed body or demountable trailer system to be presented o Two cost models: ? 1. Fixed body +/- frame steered option ? 2. Mowing vehicle + two detachable trailers * Requirements for highways signage and speed indicator systems to be specified by Local Highways Agency in due course Initially we are asking that suppliers contact us if they have an interest in this project. It would also be useful to know if you have experience of anything similar. It should be noted that the project is in its early stages and is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55b63c0-a0b0-4721-87db-a22749cc1de8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

16 - Agricultural machinery

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

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

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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