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title: "Trial seed processing: Seed handling, treatment and distribution of cereals & oilseeds"
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# Trial seed processing: Seed handling, treatment and distribution of cereals & oilseeds

Buyer: AHDB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0c996c5-0304-457b-98ba-c0ced5adecc6

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## Summary

The AHDB is looking for a provider to handle the processing of seeds for cereal and oilseed variety trials and tests in the UK. This involves tasks such as seed receipt, handling, treatment, packeting, and dispatch. The contract period is from July 3, 2023, to July 31, 2026. The tender deadline for submitting bids is March 21, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, suitable for SMEs, and falls under the Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services category.

This tender opportunity from AHDB for seed processing services can benefit businesses involved in agri-services, seed handling, and agriculture-related industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in seed processing and distribution are well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope of services includes receiving, treating, packeting, and dispatching seeds for variety trials and tests across different locations in the UK, thus offering growth opportunities for businesses in this sector.

## Notice

The AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds Recommended Lists are the definitive industry guide to cereal and oilseed varieties, giving levy-payers the information they need to select the correct variety for their businesses. The data on which the Recommended Lists are produced are based on the evaluation of field performance of a range of varieties of crops under cultivation in the UK. Variety trials and tests are conducted at numerous locations (trial sites) throughout the UK. This tender deals with the processing of seed for these trials and tests, i.e. the receipt, handling, treatment, packeting and dispatch of seed. AHDB is looking to secure an operator who is able to deliver the full scope of these services. Any parties who are interested in participating, please follow link to access Tender documents: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c94e2-0aca-45c1-9a3f-51d87c5c60d5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| 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 | AHDB |
| Locality | KENILWORTH |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2023 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c94e2-0aca-45c1-9a3f-51d87c5c60d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c94e2-0aca-45c1-9a3f-51d87c5c60d5
  9th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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