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title: "Award of TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF ON-FARM ULTRASOUND SCANNING FOR FAT AND MUSCLE DEPTH FOR SHEEP AND CATTLE"
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# Award of TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF ON-FARM ULTRASOUND SCANNING FOR FAT AND MUSCLE DEPTH FOR SHEEP AND CATTLE

Buyer: AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eab0

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## Summary

The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of on-farm ultrasound scanning services for fat and muscle depth of sheep and cattle. This tender, titled "Award of TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF ON-FARM ULTRASOUND SCANNING FOR FAT AND MUSCLE DEPTH FOR SHEEP AND CATTLE," falls under the agricultural services industry and was focused on scanning 25,000 to 35,000 animals annually across England and Wales. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the awarding of the contract has been acknowledged with the active status given to Innovis Limited as the supplier. The contractual value is estimated at £524,927, signed on 28th February 2022, with the overall service provision excluded for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in agricultural services and veterinary technology, specifically those offering ultrasound scanning or livestock monitoring solutions. Companies looking to engage in on-farm services, particularly those with capabilities to mobilise technicians for the scanning of animals, would find this procurement appealing. The objective of facilitating advanced scanning services not only enhances livestock management for farmers but also allows suppliers to establish long-term relationships within the agricultural sector in England and Wales, fostering potential growth and expansion in their operations.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008540-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | 17 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £524,927 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD |
| 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 | INNOVIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008540-2022
- 11 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025411-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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