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title: "Provision of radio-frequency identification readers, weigh cells and weigh heads and on site services"
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# Provision of radio-frequency identification readers, weigh cells and weigh heads and on site services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3c3b547-37da-41f9-8582-10719cb48a07

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of radio-frequency identification readers, weigh cells and weigh heads and on-site services." This contract falls under the agricultural industry category and is set to take place in England. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the deadline for submission being 21 September 2018. The contract has a defined period starting from 1 November 2018 and ends on 31 October 2021, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in agricultural technology and equipment. Companies capable of providing RFID readers, weigh cells, and associated services, including installation and maintenance for pig farms and abattoirs, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should reach out to the contact point, Steve Dunkley, for additional information.

## Notice

AHDB is currently seeking quotes for the hire of RFID readers, LF and UHF, weigh cells and weigh heads for the use on pig farms and abattoirs in England as part of its Farm Excellence activities. The supplier shall cover the installation, demonstration and maintenance over the agreed period (1 year per site initially) and be required to uninstall the equipment where requested. AHDB will be responsible for identifying the sites to be worked with. This contract will end 31 October 2021 with the option of a further 12 month extension. Additional information: If you are interested in receiving further information regarding this opportunity, please email steve.dunkley@ahdb.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5239113c-8610-4fc4-81f2-774bc55b84d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2018 - 6 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,085 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRU-TEST AGTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2019 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5239113c-8610-4fc4-81f2-774bc55b84d8
- 16 Aug 2018 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2522cd41-c58d-479a-84fd-d63ab498caef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5239113c-8610-4fc4-81f2-774bc55b84d8
  17th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2522cd41-c58d-479a-84fd-d63ab498caef
  16th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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