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title: "102-0323T On Combine NIR Scanner for Grain Analysis for UK Farm Coverage"
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# 102-0323T On Combine NIR Scanner for Grain Analysis for UK Farm Coverage

Buyer: AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22196705-6bc6-4681-bcda-b9e929c31823

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## Summary

The AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED has issued a tender (102-0323T) for a project titled "Combine NIR Scanner for Grain Analysis for UK Farm Coverage". The procurement falls under the industry category of Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products. The tender, valued at GBP 20,000, is in the open procedure (below threshold) stage. The tender period ends on 21st March 2023, with the contract period starting on 24th March 2023 and ending on 23rd March 2024. The project location is in the United Kingdom.

This tender by AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED presents an opportunity for suppliers of on combine NIR-analyser based grain analyser equipment. Businesses dealing in agricultural products and technology, particularly in grain analysis, would find this tender well-suited for participation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to bid for this procurement process to expand their business interests in the agricultural sector.

## Notice

AEC is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers of on combine (or off combine should requirements dictate) NIR-analyser based grain analyser equalling or improving on the following minimum requirements: * The grain analyser should be able to analyse grain from the following crops. Wheat, Barley, Canola, Corn, Soybeans, Sorghum, Chick Peas and Lentils. Other grain types may be required. * The grain analyser should be able to measure the following parameters within harvested grain: Moisture, Protein, Oil, Starch and Fibre * The grain analyser should have a cycle rate of 5-8 Seconds (+/- 3 seconds) * The analyser should be mountable on John Deere, CaseIH, New Holland, Claas and AGCO Combine Harvesters as a minimum. * The provided system should comprise of a Sampling Head, a Fibre Optic Cable, an NIR Spectrometer and a display. Additional information: Queries/Clarification Questions No Bidder is permitted to contact any Authority staff member whatsoever, during this procurement exercise, as to do so will render any Bid from a Bidder whom contravenes this instruction to automatically exclude themselves from the ITT opportunity at the discretion of the Authority. Any queries arising from this document, and/or for further clarification, then Bidders must only use the Q&A protocol at the electronic address stated in the link within this contract notice no later than stated in the ITT documents - as beyond this date and time no further clarification questions will be answered. We reserve the right to refuse to respond to any clarification questions if they are deemed to be seeking to gain commercial advantage/confidential information/unfair advantage against the other bidders, and additionally we may reject any offer submitted as a result of such infringement. The Authority may at its discretion communicate any questions and/or requests for information together with the Authority's response to all Bidders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba677cb7-df02-48cd-9f39-3cf5d5f23e4c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2023 - 23 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH25 9RG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Midlothian West |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2023 at 17:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba677cb7-df02-48cd-9f39-3cf5d5f23e4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba677cb7-df02-48cd-9f39-3cf5d5f23e4c
  13th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php
  ITT documents available to access and return via the e-tendering portal as stated in the link address

## Notice URLs

- https://agri-epicentre.com/

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