--- title: "053-0122OET Voluntary/Automatic Dairy Milking System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030fa9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030fa9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030fa9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030fa9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED" published: "2022-01-26" --- # 053-0122OET Voluntary/Automatic Dairy Milking System Buyer: AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030fa9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030fa9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030fa9.json) ## Summary The AGRI-EPI Centre Limited is currently engaged in an open procurement process to source a Voluntary/Automatic Dairy Milking System, designated as tender ID 053-0122OET. This initiative falls under the agricultural sector and aims to enhance dairy farming efficiency at their South West Dairy Development Centre located in Shepton Mallet, BA4 6SS. The tender is set to close on 25th February 2022, with the contract period projected to last 360 days, allowing for optional extensions of up to three additional twelve-month periods at the discretion of the Authority. Bids must be submitted electronically within the stipulated timeframe, with detailed terms provided in the tender documentation. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in advanced agricultural technologies and automated systems, particularly those with experience in dairy farming. Businesses that offer innovative milking solutions and herd management software will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, those capable of integrating novel sensor technologies for data collection and research purposes will be particularly competitive, as the AGRI-EPI Centre seeks to foster collaboration and innovation within the dairy production sector in the UK. ## Notice The awarded supplier will provide a voluntary / automatic milking system (VMS/AMS) for a newly established herd of ~180 cows. The installation would be in a pre-existing AMS shed of novel design, but there would be some scope for adjustments to the shed to accommodate a new design of system. A key component of the system is precision grazing cows so the shed design must reflect this and include automated sorting gates. A building map is included in this tender but more detailed building drawings can be supplied if required. The number of VMS/AMS units to be provided can be specified by the provider as long as they fit within the system and optimise the numbers of cows that can be kept in the herd. The units provided must be the most up to date models from the company and provide the optimum system for both commercial and research work. Please also refer to Appendix A for any additional guidance re layout etc to assist in bid response. The units provided must include herd management software and allow access for data collection for research purposes. Integration of novel sensor technologies is a core component of the work conducted at the SWDDC and data access and a collaborative approach is essential for this research and the suppliers policy on this must be addressed in the tender. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Agri-EPI Centre (AEC) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers who can provide voluntary/automatic milking system to operate at Agri-EPI's South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC) which is located at Shepton Mallet BA4 6SS. 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. Summary of Requirements The awarded supplier will provide a voluntary / automatic miking system (VMS/AMS) for a newly established herd of ~180 cows. The installation would be in a pre-existing AMS shed of novel design, but there would be some scope for adjustments to the shed to accommodate a new design of system. A key component of the system is precision grazing cows so the shed design must reflect this and include automated sorting gates. A building map is included in this tender but more detailed building drawings can be supplied if required. The number of VMS/AMS units to be provided can be specified by the provider as long as they fit within the system and optimise the numbers of cows that can be kept in the herd. The units provided must be the most up to date models from the company and provide the optimum system for both commercial and research work. Please also refer to Appendix A for any additional guidance re layout etc to assist in bid response. The units provided must include herd management software and allow access for data collection for research purposes. Integration of novel sensor technologies is a core component of the work conducted at the SWDDC and data access and a collaborative approach is essential for this research and the suppliers policy on this must be addressed in the tender. All and any data generated by the system will be the exclusive ownership of AEC and as such no permission, rights, licences or otherwise are implied or conferred to the supplier to retain and utilise such data in any way without the express permission in writing of AEC. Renewal: Optional extensions of a further 3 x 12 months possible at the discretion of the Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002320-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ## Release History - 26 Jan 2022 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002320-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://agri-epicentre.com/ - https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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