--- title: "Pet Food Baler" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93710149-5ab5-4579-9ef7-e5ee3fda581f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93710149-5ab5-4579-9ef7-e5ee3fda581f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93710149-5ab5-4579-9ef7-e5ee3fda581f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93710149-5ab5-4579-9ef7-e5ee3fda581f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORTON GROUNDS FARMING" published: "2021-07-08" --- # Pet Food Baler Buyer: WORTON GROUNDS FARMING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93710149-5ab5-4579-9ef7-e5ee3fda581f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93710149-5ab5-4579-9ef7-e5ee3fda581f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93710149-5ab5-4579-9ef7-e5ee3fda581f.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Worton Grounds Farming, located in Banbury, England, seeking tenders for the supply of a semi-automated pet hay baler under the title "Pet Food Baler." This tender falls within the agricultural machinery industry category and is currently in the active tender stage. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 17:00 on 17th August 2021, with the objective of awarding the contract by 27th August 2021. The contract will be effective until 31st December 2021, with a minimum contract value of £100,000 and a maximum of £250,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for wider participation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural machinery and animal feed. Companies that specialise in the manufacturing or supply of balers or related equipment, particularly those that prioritise eco-friendly solutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete. As this is an open procurement process, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially leading to beneficial contracts and growth in the agricultural sector. ## Notice Worton Grounds Farm based in Oxfordshire and is home to the newly first built hay drying facility of this type in England. This led to the launch of The Real Hay Company and The Little Hay Company. We would like to invite interested companies to tender for the requirement of supplying a semi-automated pet hay baler. The objective of this tender is to award the contract to one supplier who is able to provide a pet hay baling machines as per our specifications which are set out below; Bale Quantity - up to 200 bales per hour Bale Quality - dust extraction with minimum crop shatter Bale sizes - 2KG but to have the flexibility to loose fill 1KG. Packaging - baler to be compatible with eco-friendly packaging Lead time - Maximum 24 weeks. 31ST December - Drop dead date Price - Price is not the only award criteria however all costs much be displayed on quotes Tenderers should read carefully the requirements before submitting the tender. Please submit the tender before 17:00pm on 17th August 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab2a0801-7339-4875-bcf0-2643bf2f4ae3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | WORTON GROUNDS FARMING | | Locality | BANBURY | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX15 0PH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | West Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | The Bartons | | Westminster constituency | Banbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 16 - Agricultural machinery ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs - 16000000 - Agricultural machinery ## Release History - 8 Jul 2021 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab2a0801-7339-4875-bcf0-2643bf2f4ae3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab2a0801-7339-4875-bcf0-2643bf2f4ae3 8th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/134442fc-3b6f-4e80-8984-b44814929f2c Invitation to Tender - Statement of Requirements ## Notice URLs - http://www.realhayco.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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