--- title: "Self-Propelled Rainout Shelter" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-717e3cb7-0d2c-4490-9a2d-8204fecb6ebf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-717e3cb7-0d2c-4490-9a2d-8204fecb6ebf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-717e3cb7-0d2c-4490-9a2d-8204fecb6ebf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-717e3cb7-0d2c-4490-9a2d-8204fecb6ebf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)" published: "2018-11-26" --- # Self-Propelled Rainout Shelter Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-717e3cb7-0d2c-4490-9a2d-8204fecb6ebf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-717e3cb7-0d2c-4490-9a2d-8204fecb6ebf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-717e3cb7-0d2c-4490-9a2d-8204fecb6ebf.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is inviting tenders for a design and build contract for up to four self-propelled rainout shelters, classified under specialist agricultural machinery. This tender is currently in the active stage, with a procurement method defined as an open procedure. The deadline for submissions is set for 19th December 2018, and the delivery will occur in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 11th February 2019 and conclude by 30th September 2019. The estimated value of the contract is £100,000, and it is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This opportunity represents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in agricultural equipment and machinery, particularly those with innovative designs for mobile agricultural solutions. Companies experienced in manufacturing or designing portable, self-propelled structures tailored for agricultural needs would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project aims to enhance crop management conditions, creating a unique opportunity for firms adept in integrating technology with farming practices. ## Notice The University of Nottingham invites tenderes for a design and build contract for up to four self-propelled rainout shelters: The purpose of the rainout shelter is to be able to manipulate growing conditions, in the field, to simulate drought at specific stages of crop development. For example, to exclude any rainfall during the grain filling period of wheat. To enable this, we wish to commission shelters that respond to rain and only move into position when needed. This means that crops grow in natural, field conditions, for the majority of their growth and are only covered when it is actually raining. The shelters must, therefore, be self-propelled and able to move into position in response to rain. It is important that they are sufficiently portable to be able to be moved between fields to avoid crop rotation. For more information the OJEO Contract Notice reference is 2018/S 224-512161 and the link to the University's e-tendering website to download the tender documents is https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham . Additional information: The OJEO Contract Notice reference is 2018/S 224-512161 and the link to the University's e-tendering website is https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1d155f0-5837-451f-b6ae-55e8a7fa9560 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 16 - Agricultural machinery ### Codes - 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery ## Release History - 26 Nov 2018 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1d155f0-5837-451f-b6ae-55e8a7fa9560 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1d155f0-5837-451f-b6ae-55e8a7fa9560 26th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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