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title: "Forage Harvester - 8m Direct Cut Header"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6cb0906f-6901-4c1e-a98a-3e4f6274a6f1"
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buyer: "SPARKFUND"
published: "2020-11-09"
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# Forage Harvester - 8m Direct Cut Header

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cb0906f-6901-4c1e-a98a-3e4f6274a6f1

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## Summary

The SparkFund organisation is currently seeking suppliers for the "Forage Harvester - 8m Direct Cut Header" project, which is classified under the goods procurement category. This open procurement process involves several lots, including design completion, cutter bar provision, steel fabrication, and field testing. The tender was published on 9th November 2020, and the deadline for submissions is 8th December 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 21st December 2020 and will run until 31st December 2021. The required services will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design, steel fabrication, and agricultural equipment development. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions and exhibit expertise in prototype testing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability status, which might foster competition and innovation in meeting the project’s requirements.

## Notice

A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide the following; Lot 1: Completion of the overall design/drawing specification Lot 2: Provision of Cutter Bars Lot 3: Steel fabrication & specialist build consultancy and prototype testing Lot 4: Field testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95f4c57-c35d-444e-ad1a-8a11ff6118e3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SPARKFUND |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 14622000 - Steel
- 22314000 - Designs
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95f4c57-c35d-444e-ad1a-8a11ff6118e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95f4c57-c35d-444e-ad1a-8a11ff6118e3
  9th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV160767
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spark-fund.co.uk

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