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title: "042-1021OET Farm Services Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED"
published: "2021-10-27"
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# 042-1021OET Farm Services Provision

Buyer: AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c8

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## Summary

The Agri-EPI Centre Limited is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of farming services at its South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC) located in Shepton Mallet, BA4 6SS. The tender, titled "042-1021OET Farm Services Provision," falls under the animal husbandry services category and is valued at £500,000. The open procurement process is active, with bids due by 26 November 2021, and the subsequent award period commencing on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural services, particularly those that focus on dairy farming. Companies with experience in operating automated milking systems or those involved in innovative farming techniques and sustainable practices will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers capable of supporting the research and practical application of novel farming solutions are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on innovation within the project's objectives.

## Notice

Agri-EPI Centre (AEC) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers who can provide farming services to operate AEC's South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC) which is located at Shepton Mallet BA4 6SS. This includes providing a herd of around 180 dairy cows to be milked through the automatic milking system and utilising the resource provided, in addition to providing every assistance to AEC and their clientele as and when required. The principal purpose of the SWDDC is to enable research and demonstration of novel ideas, techniques and environmental issues within dairy farming that will encourage innovation in UK dairy production.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Agri-EPI Centre (AEC) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers who can provide farming services to operate Agri-EPI's South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC) which is located at Shepton Mallet BA4 6SS. This includes providing a herd of around 180 dairy cows to be milked through the automatic milking system and utilising the resource provided, in addition to providing every assistance to AEC and their clientele as and when required. The principal purpose of the SWDDC is to enable research and demonstration of novel ideas, techniques and environmental issues within dairy farming that will encourage innovation in UK dairy production. Further specification details are available within the ITT documents.

Options: Total contract length 120 months based on an initial 36 month term which has the ability to be further extended with awarded bidder(s) at the discretion of the Authority, based on satisfactory performance of the initial term.

Renewal: Total contract length 120 months based on an initial 36 month term which has the ability to be further extended with awarded bidder(s) at the discretion of the Authority, based on satisfactory performance of the initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026971-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH25 9RG |
| 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 18:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026971-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://agri-epicentre.com/
- https://ne1procurementservices.com

## Provenance

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