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DAERA AFBI - AUTOMATED HEAD-CHAMBER SYSTEMS (AHCS) FOR CATTLE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS – AFBI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2022 at 12:55

Tender

25 Oct 2021 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs – Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) issued a tender for "Automated Head-Chamber Systems (AHCS) for Cattle" under the classification of industrial process control equipment. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a tender period that closes on 29th November 2021. The contract, valued at £320,000, involves the supply, delivery, installation, training, and servicing of four AHCS units for monitoring livestock emissions in Hillsborough, UK.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural equipment and research services. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions in industrial process control and remote monitoring technologies would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. With a significant budget and clear criteria for submission, successful bidders could establish long-term partnerships with AFBI, potentially leading to future contracts in related fields.

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Notice Title

DAERA AFBI - AUTOMATED HEAD-CHAMBER SYSTEMS (AHCS) FOR CATTLE

Notice Description

AFBI requires the supply, delivery, installation, training and servicing of the Automated Head-Chamber Systems (AHCS). The Livestock Production Sciences (LPS) Branch at Hillsborough of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires four (4) x Automated Head-Chamber Systems (AHCS) for the quantification of methane, hydrogen and CO2 emissions and oxygen consumption from grazing dairy/beef cattle on a daily basis (litter/day).

Lot Information

Lot 1

AFBI requires the supply, delivery, installation, training and servicing of the Automated Head-Chamber Systems (AHCS). The Livestock Production Sciences (LPS) Branch at Hillsborough of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires four (4) x Automated Head-Chamber Systems (AHCS) for the quantification of methane, hydrogen and CO2 emissions and oxygen consumption from grazing dairy/beef cattle on a daily basis (litter/day).

Options: This contract will be for an initial period of 12 months. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to a further 9 periods of up to 12months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ef89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004653-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

38820000 - Remote-control equipment

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS – AFBI
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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