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title: "Supply of Self Propelled Forage harvester with Real Time Crop Analysis"
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# Supply of Self Propelled Forage harvester with Real Time Crop Analysis

Buyer: ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e9b6eca-3227-4e74-909b-0cd33a3e27a4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Rothamsted Research Limited, based in Harpenden, England, which has issued a tender for the supply of a self-propelled forage harvester equipped with real-time crop analysis technology. This procurement falls under the goods category within the harvesting and threshing machinery industry, with a total contract value of £268,931. The tender was awarded on 27th February 2018, following an open procurement method, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 28th February 2018 and conclude on 5th March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the agricultural machinery sector, particularly those specialising in advanced harvesting equipment and technology solutions. Companies with capabilities in providing innovative farming machinery, especially those that integrate real-time analytics for enhanced crop management, would be well-positioned to compete. Large-scale suppliers with experience in similar contracts may find this tender particularly appealing for expanding their market reach.

## Notice

The machine required is to be a self-propelled forage harvester with rotary crophead and hay pickup options. The spout must be capable of housing near Infra-Red (NIR) technology to analyse the whole crop moisture and constituents in real time. The proposal should include the necessary components to optimise safety, reliability, quality, efficiency, economy and operability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cacdc932-454f-4cca-902b-f4c20b1616fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2018 - 5 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £268,931 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £268,931 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LIMITED |
| Locality | HARPENDEN |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL5 2JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | Harpenden West |
| Westminster constituency | Harpenden and Berkhamsted |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASONS KINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16340000 - Harvesting and threshing machinery

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cacdc932-454f-4cca-902b-f4c20b1616fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cacdc932-454f-4cca-902b-f4c20b1616fb
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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