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021-0221T Soil Module Prototype & Supply Contract

AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED

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Award

15 Mar 2022 at 11:56

Award Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2021 at 18:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "021-0221T Soil Module Prototype & Supply Contract" is conducted by the AGRI-EPI Centre Limited to support the Phenotyping and Soil Health Facility at Cranfield University, located in MK43 0AL, England. This contract is classified under goods, with an estimated value of £50,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aimed at acquiring a prototype for soil modules, followed by a potential order for additional modules upon successful testing. The tender was published on 26th February 2021, with the tender period closing on 9th March 2021. The contract period spans from 15th March 2021 to 14th March 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural equipment, particularly those that can design and manufacture innovative soil module prototypes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement is accessible under open tender conditions. Engaging in this process can enable businesses to expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with a key contracting authority in the agriculture sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

021-0221T Soil Module Prototype & Supply Contract

Notice Description

This Procurement is for and on behalf of CHAP. CHAP and AEC operate The Phenotyping and Soil Health Facility at Cranfield University MK43 0AL. For this facility it seeks to ultimately procure 24 large (approx. 1 m3) Soil Modules - in effect these are open top boxes which allow for crop growth under controlled environmental and soil conditions and allows for soil tillage operations to be simulated. For the avoidance of doubt, the subsequent production and procurement of the above 24 Soil Modules will only be granted and commissioned upon successful testing and approval of the proposed Prototype to the awarded bidder of the Prototype, and no obligation or commitment to procure further Soil Modules is expressly given or implied to the successfully awarded bidder who produces the aforementioned Prototype Additional information: All ITT documents are available to download from the following website only and to be returned via the same website only:- www.ne1procurementservices.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8bfec3a-8aba-484f-99cf-f74bff733ea7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaec0de-4a93-445d-b8e6-0d93e78301f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44619000 - Other containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@agri-epicentre.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH26 0BA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian West
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLO AMERICAN INDUSTRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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