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ID 3624546 DAERA - AFBI - Northern Ireland Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS)

THE AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE AFBI

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Award

24 Mar 2022 at 16:34

Tender

23 Nov 2021 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is conducting a public procurement process for the Northern Ireland Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS). This initiative, which falls under the Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services category, has two distinct lots: Lot 1 for Soil Sampling and Lot 2 for Soil Nutrient Analysis. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence upon award, anticipated in early 2022, and will run until 31 March 2026, with an option for extensions. The tender period officially ended on 11 January 2022 and involved bids that were subject to review in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental consultancy and laboratory services sectors, particularly those specialising in soil analysis and agricultural testing. Companies that can demonstrate technical expertise in soil sampling and analysis methodologies will be particularly well-suited to submit competitive bids. The framework allows for bidding on one or both lots, which could appeal to a range of suppliers from SMEs to larger environmental organisations, ensuring broad participation and potential for business growth within this growing industry.

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Notice Title

ID 3624546 DAERA - AFBI - Northern Ireland Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS)

Notice Description

AFBI now seeks to establish Contracts for 2 separate service provisions for soil sampling and soil analysis. Acknowledging that the 2 services are of a different nature to each other, the Contracts will be separated into 2 lots; Lot 1 will be for the provision of Soil Sampling and Lot 2 will be for the provision of Soil Nutrient Analysis. Tenderers can bid for either or both Lots.

Lot Information

LOT 1 Soil Sampling

AFBI now seeks to establish Contracts for 2 separate service provisions for soil sampling and soil analysis. Acknowledging that the 2 services are of a different nature to each other, the Contracts will be separated into 2 lots; Lot 1 will be for the provision of Soil Sampling and Lot 2 will be for the provision of Soil Nutrient Analysis. Tenderers can bid for either or both Lots. Additional information: The value in II.1.7 is a maximum estimated contract value for both Lots. These are demand driven contracts with no guarantee of uptake and spend

Options: The Contract period commenced on award March 2022 and will run until 31 March 2026. The contract will have an initial period up to 31 March 2024 and will contain the options to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each.

Renewal: The Contract period shall commence on award (expected to be January 2022) and run until 31 March 2026. The contract will have an initial period up to 31 March 2024 and will contain the options to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each.

LOT 2 Soil Analysis

AFBI now seeks to establish Contracts for 2 separate service provisions for soil sampling and soil analysis. Acknowledging that the 2 services are of a different nature to each other, the Contracts will be separated into 2 lots; Lot 1 will be for the provision of Soil Sampling and Lot 2 will be for the provision of Soil Nutrient Analysis. Tenderers can bid for either or both Lots. Additional information: The value in II.1.7 is a maximum estimated contract value for both Lots. These are demand driven contracts with no guarantee of uptake and spend

Options: The Contract period commenced on award March 2022 and will run until 31 March 2026. The contract will have an initial period up to 31 March 2024 and will contain the options to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each.

Renewal: The Contract period shall commence on award (expected to be January 2022) and run until 31 March 2026. The contract will have an initial period up to 31 March 2024 and will contain the options to extend for two periods of up to 12 months each. Lot 2 will incorporate a further 6 months of samples storage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f943
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008054-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

14212400 - Soil

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,280,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,280,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE AFBI
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5PX
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
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CAWOOD SCIENTIFIC

RPS IRELAND

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