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title: "AWARD OF ON-FARM ULTRASOUND SCANNING FOR FAT AND MUSCLE DEPTH FOR SHEEP AND CATTLE"
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# AWARD OF ON-FARM ULTRASOUND SCANNING FOR FAT AND MUSCLE DEPTH FOR SHEEP AND CATTLE

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6c3cec0-dd9f-4e27-a764-4cbebb86fab5

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves the award of a contract for on-farm ultrasound scanning services aimed at assessing fat and muscle depth in sheep and a limited number of cattle. The contract, which is classified under agricultural services, targets farmers in England and Wales, with an annual scanning volume of 25,000 to 35,000 animals. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period extends from 1st March 2022 to 31st March 2028. The tender was published on 30th March 2022, following its closure on 22nd November 2021. The initiative is particularly significant for agricultural service providers, especially those skilled in scanning services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural sector. Companies with expertise in veterinary services, agricultural scanning technologies, and logistical service delivery would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the geographical focus on England and Wales, local companies that can mobilise teams across these areas might find competitive advantages, potentially leading to growth in their service offerings and client base within the agricultural industry.

## Notice

AHDB is seeking tenders from suppliers interested in providing on-farm ultrasound scanning for fat and muscle depth of sheep and a small number of beef cattle The overall objective of this tender is to deliver a fat and muscle depth scanning service to sheep farmers in England and Wales, scanning 25-35,000 animals per annum through a team of technicians travelling to client breeders' farms, with the geographical distribution being broadly as outlined in the introduction above. For clarity, service provision in Scotland and Northern Ireland is not included in this tender. AHDB's intention is to award a contract to one or more providers to roll out these services across England and Wales. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender Login to the portal with the username/password Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e805db-b345-4682-ae90-93fbbae68acc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £524,927 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 03144000 - Agricultural supplies
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 79999100 - Scanning services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 13:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e805db-b345-4682-ae90-93fbbae68acc
- 30 Mar 2022 at 12:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e805db-b345-4682-ae90-93fbbae68acc
- 30 Mar 2022 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e805db-b345-4682-ae90-93fbbae68acc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e805db-b345-4682-ae90-93fbbae68acc
  30th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51e79de6-f3b0-4fec-ab7e-bee2b1d89af8
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b6bdee7-1a9c-4da2-bdc3-43482ba43ed6
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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