--- title: "UK-India Centre for Agricultural Excellence in Post-Harvest Management: Feasibility Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f9953fc-526c-4aa0-b350-59103a47ed9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f9953fc-526c-4aa0-b350-59103a47ed9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f9953fc-526c-4aa0-b350-59103a47ed9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f9953fc-526c-4aa0-b350-59103a47ed9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2020-01-14" --- # UK-India Centre for Agricultural Excellence in Post-Harvest Management: Feasibility Study Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f9953fc-526c-4aa0-b350-59103a47ed9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f9953fc-526c-4aa0-b350-59103a47ed9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f9953fc-526c-4aa0-b350-59103a47ed9f.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a tender for a feasibility study titled "UK-India Centre for Agricultural Excellence in Post-Harvest Management." This procurement process falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a minimum value of £40,000 and a total budget of £50,000. The tender is currently active and will conclude on 29 January 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 11 February 2020 and will last until 10 August 2020. This tender uses an open procurement method, enabling broad participation. This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and consultancy services within agriculture and post-harvest management. Companies prepared to engage in innovative solutions and that possess expertise in feasibility studies will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolio and foster growth through collaboration on international agricultural initiatives. ## Notice UK-India Centre for Agricultural Excellence in Post-Harvest Management: Feasibility Study Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 4085, ITT 3587 : UK-India Centre for Agricultural Excellence in Post-Harvest Management: Feasibility Study How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b250e467-58cc-4093-baaa-f4c319c928ec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2020 - 10 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2020 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b250e467-58cc-4093-baaa-f4c319c928ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b250e467-58cc-4093-baaa-f4c319c928ec 14th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/fco ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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