Tender

053-0122OET Voluntary/Automatic Dairy Milking System

AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED

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Tender

26 Jan 2022 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The AGRI-EPI Centre Limited is currently engaged in an open procurement process to source a Voluntary/Automatic Dairy Milking System, designated as tender ID 053-0122OET. This initiative falls under the agricultural sector and aims to enhance dairy farming efficiency at their South West Dairy Development Centre located in Shepton Mallet, BA4 6SS. The tender is set to close on 25th February 2022, with the contract period projected to last 360 days, allowing for optional extensions of up to three additional twelve-month periods at the discretion of the Authority. Bids must be submitted electronically within the stipulated timeframe, with detailed terms provided in the tender documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in advanced agricultural technologies and automated systems, particularly those with experience in dairy farming. Businesses that offer innovative milking solutions and herd management software will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, those capable of integrating novel sensor technologies for data collection and research purposes will be particularly competitive, as the AGRI-EPI Centre seeks to foster collaboration and innovation within the dairy production sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

053-0122OET Voluntary/Automatic Dairy Milking System

Notice Description

The awarded supplier will provide a voluntary / automatic milking system (VMS/AMS) for a newly established herd of ~180 cows. The installation would be in a pre-existing AMS shed of novel design, but there would be some scope for adjustments to the shed to accommodate a new design of system. A key component of the system is precision grazing cows so the shed design must reflect this and include automated sorting gates. A building map is included in this tender but more detailed building drawings can be supplied if required. The number of VMS/AMS units to be provided can be specified by the provider as long as they fit within the system and optimise the numbers of cows that can be kept in the herd. The units provided must be the most up to date models from the company and provide the optimum system for both commercial and research work. Please also refer to Appendix A for any additional guidance re layout etc to assist in bid response. The units provided must include herd management software and allow access for data collection for research purposes. Integration of novel sensor technologies is a core component of the work conducted at the SWDDC and data access and a collaborative approach is essential for this research and the suppliers policy on this must be addressed in the tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Agri-EPI Centre (AEC) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers who can provide voluntary/automatic milking system to operate at Agri-EPI's South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC) which is located at Shepton Mallet BA4 6SS. 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. Summary of Requirements The awarded supplier will provide a voluntary / automatic miking system (VMS/AMS) for a newly established herd of ~180 cows. The installation would be in a pre-existing AMS shed of novel design, but there would be some scope for adjustments to the shed to accommodate a new design of system. A key component of the system is precision grazing cows so the shed design must reflect this and include automated sorting gates. A building map is included in this tender but more detailed building drawings can be supplied if required. The number of VMS/AMS units to be provided can be specified by the provider as long as they fit within the system and optimise the numbers of cows that can be kept in the herd. The units provided must be the most up to date models from the company and provide the optimum system for both commercial and research work. Please also refer to Appendix A for any additional guidance re layout etc to assist in bid response. The units provided must include herd management software and allow access for data collection for research purposes. Integration of novel sensor technologies is a core component of the work conducted at the SWDDC and data access and a collaborative approach is essential for this research and the suppliers policy on this must be addressed in the tender. All and any data generated by the system will be the exclusive ownership of AEC and as such no permission, rights, licences or otherwise are implied or conferred to the supplier to retain and utilise such data in any way without the express permission in writing of AEC.

Renewal: Optional extensions of a further 3 x 12 months possible at the discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030fa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002320-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian West
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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