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title: "021-0221T Soil Module Prototype & Supply Contract"
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# 021-0221T Soil Module Prototype & Supply Contract

Buyer: AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8bfec3a-8aba-484f-99cf-f74bff733ea7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "021-0221T Soil Module Prototype & Supply Contract" is conducted by the AGRI-EPI Centre Limited to support the Phenotyping and Soil Health Facility at Cranfield University, located in MK43 0AL, England. This contract is classified under goods, with an estimated value of £50,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aimed at acquiring a prototype for soil modules, followed by a potential order for additional modules upon successful testing. The tender was published on 26th February 2021, with the tender period closing on 9th March 2021. The contract period spans from 15th March 2021 to 14th March 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural equipment, particularly those that can design and manufacture innovative soil module prototypes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement is accessible under open tender conditions. Engaging in this process can enable businesses to expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with a key contracting authority in the agriculture sector.

## Notice

This Procurement is for and on behalf of CHAP. CHAP and AEC operate The Phenotyping and Soil Health Facility at Cranfield University MK43 0AL. For this facility it seeks to ultimately procure 24 large (approx. 1 m3) Soil Modules - in effect these are open top boxes which allow for crop growth under controlled environmental and soil conditions and allows for soil tillage operations to be simulated. For the avoidance of doubt, the subsequent production and procurement of the above 24 Soil Modules will only be granted and commissioned upon successful testing and approval of the proposed Prototype to the awarded bidder of the Prototype, and no obligation or commitment to procure further Soil Modules is expressly given or implied to the successfully awarded bidder who produces the aforementioned Prototype Additional information: All ITT documents are available to download from the following website only and to be returned via the same website only:- www.ne1procurementservices.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaec0de-4a93-445d-b8e6-0d93e78301f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH26 0BA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Midlothian West |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANGLO AMERICAN INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44619000 - Other containers

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaec0de-4a93-445d-b8e6-0d93e78301f6
- 26 Feb 2021 at 18:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6cfdc7-af78-4bae-924c-192ea8bd27bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaec0de-4a93-445d-b8e6-0d93e78301f6
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6cfdc7-af78-4bae-924c-192ea8bd27bb
  26th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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