--- title: "Verge Biomass Plant Design and Build" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b79eb7b0-93a0-40b3-8574-c233e4bfc1cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b79eb7b0-93a0-40b3-8574-c233e4bfc1cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b79eb7b0-93a0-40b3-8574-c233e4bfc1cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b79eb7b0-93a0-40b3-8574-c233e4bfc1cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-23" --- # Verge Biomass Plant Design and Build Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b79eb7b0-93a0-40b3-8574-c233e4bfc1cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b79eb7b0-93a0-40b3-8574-c233e4bfc1cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b79eb7b0-93a0-40b3-8574-c233e4bfc1cc.json) ## Summary The Lincolnshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement opportunity titled "Verge Biomass Plant Design and Build." This project focuses on the design, build, and testing of a bespoke verge harvesting machine to enhance biomass harvesting capabilities on rural roads in the East Midlands, England. A budget of up to £100,000 has been allocated for this initiative, with a key engagement deadline set for 23 February 2018 for interested suppliers to express their interest. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the agricultural machinery and industrial machinery sectors, particularly those specialising in innovative farming solutions and machine design. Companies with experience in developing bespoke machinery and those capable of meeting specific technical requirements, such as vehicle speed and biomass capacity, will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this project could also establish valuable connections within the local enterprise community, potentially leading to further collaborations in the agricultural field. ## Notice Verge biomass harvesting machinery As a result of encouraging results from recent research and trials the County Council wishes to carry a more extensive pilot and to commission the design, build and testing of a bespoke verge harvesting machine. To that end a successful bid was made to the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership Feasibility Fund. As a result up to PS100,000 is available for design, build and testing of a bespoke machine. It is recognised that this may not cover the full costs of design and build but it should be noted that a considerable future market opportunity may exist for such machinery. The County Council is seeking a partner to take this opportunity forward. Further details and RFQ may be issued in due course. Briefly, the specification for a machine designed for UK verge harvesting requirements on the rural roads network is likely to include the following; * Machine capable of maximum forward working speed in excess of 6.0 km/hour * Evaluate potential to incorporate frame steering to assist manoeuvrability * Minimum Carrying Capacity of 10 t biomass (Likely volumetric - 25 m3) o Evaluate potential for side extension system to maximise carrying capacity whilst minimising overall vehicle length * Emptying and compaction systems to be proposed * Unit to be capable of road travelling speed of up to 68 k/hr * Cyclone style suction linked to arm capable of reaching 3 m to the side of its mounting o Wrap around configuration preferred o Driver view of harvester head overriding consideration o Height of arm lift to be controllable to prevent contact with overhead electricity cabling * Flail mowing and rotary cutting systems to be proposed * Cutting head minimum width 1.1m o Evaluate implications for a collecting head of up to 2.0m width * Interchangeable cutting head to be proposed * Proposals for a fixed body or demountable trailer system to be presented o Two cost models: ? 1. Fixed body +/- frame steered option ? 2. Mowing vehicle + two detachable trailers * Requirements for highways signage and speed indicator systems to be specified by Local Highways Agency in due course Initially we are asking that suppliers contact us if they have an interest in this project. It would also be useful to know if you have experience of anything similar. It should be noted that the project is in its early stages and is not a call for competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55b63c0-a0b0-4721-87db-a22749cc1de8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN1 1YL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Carholme | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 16000000 - Agricultural machinery - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 23 Mar 2017 at 15:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55b63c0-a0b0-4721-87db-a22749cc1de8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55b63c0-a0b0-4721-87db-a22749cc1de8 23rd March 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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