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DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of a Grass Plot Harvester (ID 4590167)

DAERA - AFBI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Feb 2023 at 11:18

Tender

20 Dec 2022 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) have completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Grass Plot Harvester. This tender, classified under agricultural machinery, aimed to meet scientific requirements for research projects. The procurement stage was an open procedure with the award already made to AGRICULTURAL PLANT HIRE LIMITED. The contract was signed on 14th February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying agricultural machinery or related services to engage with a major scientific institution in Northern Ireland. The contract, valued at £120,000 GBP, offers a chance for suppliers to contribute to advancing the agri-food sector. Companies with expertise in agricultural machinery, research equipment, or field operations are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The active status of the contract indicates that opportunities for future procurements in this industry may arise.

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Notice Title

DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of a Grass Plot Harvester (ID 4590167)

Notice Description

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires a Grass Plot Harvester, to cut experimental plots. AFBI is Northern Ireland's largest multidisciplinary science and technology organisation, with a vision of advancing the local and global agri-food sectors through delivery of scientific excellence. AFBI conducts agricultural field experiments at a number of locations throughout NI. A grass plot harvester is required in order to meet the scientific requirements of a number of research projects. A PS45 million Soil Nutrient Health Scheme, funded by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently underway across NI. Part of this project involves fertiliser trials at eight experimental sites. A plot harvester is used to cut the grass on experimental plots three times a year, across the eight sites. This involves transport of a harvester and other heavy field equipment daily, for distances up to 120 miles return trip.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires a Grass Plot Harvester, to cut experimental plots. AFBI is Northern Ireland's largest multidisciplinary science and technology organisation, with a vision of advancing the local and global agri-food sectors through delivery of scientific excellence. AFBI conducts agricultural field experiments at a number of locations throughout NI. A grass plot harvester is required in order to meet the scientific requirements of a number of research projects. A PS45 million Soil Nutrient Health Scheme, funded by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently underway across NI. Part of this project involves fertiliser trials at eight experimental sites. A plot harvester is used to cut the grass on experimental plots three times a year, across the eight sites. This involves transport of a harvester and other heavy field equipment daily, for distances up to 120 miles return trip.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0392ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004467-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

16800000 - Parts of agricultural and forestry machinery

16810000 - Parts of agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20233 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
DAERA - AFBI
Additional Buyers

AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE NI

Contact Name
Collaboration.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
collaboration.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
1
Supplier Name

AGRICULTURAL PLANT HIRE

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