Tender

042-1021OET Farm Services Provision

AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED

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Tender

27 Oct 2021 at 18:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-EPI Centre Limited is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of farming services at its South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC) located in Shepton Mallet, BA4 6SS. The tender, titled "042-1021OET Farm Services Provision," falls under the animal husbandry services category and is valued at £500,000. The open procurement process is active, with bids due by 26 November 2021, and the subsequent award period commencing on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural services, particularly those that focus on dairy farming. Companies with experience in operating automated milking systems or those involved in innovative farming techniques and sustainable practices will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers capable of supporting the research and practical application of novel farming solutions are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on innovation within the project's objectives.

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Notice Title

042-1021OET Farm Services Provision

Notice Description

Agri-EPI Centre (AEC) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers who can provide farming services to operate AEC's South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC) which is located at Shepton Mallet BA4 6SS. This includes providing a herd of around 180 dairy cows to be milked through the automatic milking system and utilising the resource provided, in addition to providing every assistance to AEC and their clientele as and when required. The principal purpose of the SWDDC is to enable research and demonstration of novel ideas, techniques and environmental issues within dairy farming that will encourage innovation in UK dairy production.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Agri-EPI Centre (AEC) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers who can provide farming services to operate Agri-EPI's South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC) which is located at Shepton Mallet BA4 6SS. This includes providing a herd of around 180 dairy cows to be milked through the automatic milking system and utilising the resource provided, in addition to providing every assistance to AEC and their clientele as and when required. The principal purpose of the SWDDC is to enable research and demonstration of novel ideas, techniques and environmental issues within dairy farming that will encourage innovation in UK dairy production. Further specification details are available within the ITT documents.

Options: Total contract length 120 months based on an initial 36 month term which has the ability to be further extended with awarded bidder(s) at the discretion of the Authority, based on satisfactory performance of the initial term.

Renewal: Total contract length 120 months based on an initial 36 month term which has the ability to be further extended with awarded bidder(s) at the discretion of the Authority, based on satisfactory performance of the initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026971-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
EH25 9RG
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
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian West
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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