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title: "DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of a Grass Plot Harvester (ID 4590167)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0392ad"
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# DAERA - AFBI - Supply and Delivery of a Grass Plot Harvester (ID 4590167)

Buyer: DAERA - AFBI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0392ad

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## Summary

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) have completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Grass Plot Harvester. This tender, classified under agricultural machinery, aimed to meet scientific requirements for research projects. The procurement stage was an open procedure with the award already made to AGRICULTURAL PLANT HIRE LIMITED. The contract was signed on 14th February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying agricultural machinery or related services to engage with a major scientific institution in Northern Ireland. The contract, valued at £120,000 GBP, offers a chance for suppliers to contribute to advancing the agri-food sector. Companies with expertise in agricultural machinery, research equipment, or field operations are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The active status of the contract indicates that opportunities for future procurements in this industry may arise.

## Notice

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires a Grass Plot Harvester, to cut experimental plots. AFBI is Northern Ireland's largest multidisciplinary science and technology organisation, with a vision of advancing the local and global agri-food sectors through delivery of scientific excellence. AFBI conducts agricultural field experiments at a number of locations throughout NI. A grass plot harvester is required in order to meet the scientific requirements of a number of research projects. A PS45 million Soil Nutrient Health Scheme, funded by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently underway across NI. Part of this project involves fertiliser trials at eight experimental sites. A plot harvester is used to cut the grass on experimental plots three times a year, across the eight sites. This involves transport of a harvester and other heavy field equipment daily, for distances up to 120 miles return trip.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires a Grass Plot Harvester, to cut experimental plots. AFBI is Northern Ireland's largest multidisciplinary science and technology organisation, with a vision of advancing the local and global agri-food sectors through delivery of scientific excellence. AFBI conducts agricultural field experiments at a number of locations throughout NI. A grass plot harvester is required in order to meet the scientific requirements of a number of research projects. A PS45 million Soil Nutrient Health Scheme, funded by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently underway across NI. Part of this project involves fertiliser trials at eight experimental sites. A plot harvester is used to cut the grass on experimental plots three times a year, across the eight sites. This involves transport of a harvester and other heavy field equipment daily, for distances up to 120 miles return trip.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004467-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DAERA - AFBI |
| Additional buyers | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5PX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Upper Malone |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGRICULTURAL PLANT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation
- 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery
- 16800000 - Parts of agricultural and forestry machinery
- 16810000 - Parts of agricultural machinery

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004467-2023
- 20 Dec 2022 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035961-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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