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title: "Calf Recording Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000525507"
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buyer: "SRUC"
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# Calf Recording Equipment

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000525507

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## Summary

The procurement process is to supply Calf Recording Equipment, managed by SRUC (Scottish Rural College), based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract officially signed on 28th February 2018. The project involves delivering 16 modular systems intended for the SRUC Dairy Research and Innovation Centre located in Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries, with a projected value of £510,000. The open procurement method allows any qualified supplier to submit a bid, with the tender period having ended on 21st February 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the agricultural equipment sector, particularly those specialising in modular systems for livestock management. Companies experienced in providing integrated control systems, software for data management, and related ancillary equipment would be especially well-suited to compete. As the modular construction must be user-friendly for non-specialist operators, suppliers with a proven track record in the agricultural industry are encouraged to consider this tender to expand their market presence.

## Notice

You are invited by SRUC (https://www.sruc.ac.uk/), acting on behalf of Agri-EPI Centre Ltd (Agri-EPI) (https://www.agri-epicentre.com/), to Tender for the Supply of Calf Recording Equipment. Agri-EPI plans to invest in equipment for research with calves and young-stock to be based within existing buildings at the SRUC Dairy Research and Innovation Centre (Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries, DG1 4AS). For the purposes of this description, the collection of equipment, control systems and supporting facilities required shall be referred to as one Module. An assembled Module will be installed into each of eight pens into two existing buildings located at the SRUC Dairy Research and Innovation Centre. The requirement is therefore for 16 Modules. A Module shall consist of all equipment, computing software and ancillary / control equipment needed to run the feed intake and other equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the purposes of this description, the collection of equipment, control systems and supporting facilities required shall be referred to as one Module. An assembled Module will be installed into each of eight pens into two existing buildings located at the SRUC Dairy Research and Innovation Centre. The requirement is therefore for 16 Modules. In order to facilitate research projects at other locations, Modules must be easy to assemble, disassemble and transport. When required a Module will be manually unloaded by forklift or similar, and assembled into a complete facility to record individual animal feed intake, weight, water consumption, and visual observations. The Module itself must be modular in its construction, and must be easily assembled by non-specialist operators e.g. farm worker, laboratory technician. The Module will be assembled from component parts that are linked together using prefabricated rack mounted units (including associated wiring and plumbing) with minimal final connection to electricity and water supplies. All equipment supplied must be rodent and pest resistant. A Module shall consist of all equipment, computing software and ancillary / control equipment needed to run the feed intake and other equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311924 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,000 |
| Lots value | £510,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SRUC |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 3JG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311924
- 11 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306416

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306416&idx=2
  13th January 2018 - 11366 ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306416&idx=1
  13th January 2018 - 11366 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306416
  Calf Recording Equipment - You are invited by SRUC (https://www.sruc.ac.uk/), acting on behalf of Agri-EPI Centre Ltd (Agri-EPI) (https://www.agri-epicentre.com/), to Tender for the Supply of Calf Recording Equipment. Agri-EPI plans to invest in equipment for research with calves and young-stock to be based within existing buildings at the SRUC Dairy Research and Innovation Centre (Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries, DG1 4AS). For the purposes of this description, the collection of equipment, control systems and supporting facilities required shall be referred to as one Module. An assembled Module will be installed into each of eight pens into two existing buildings located at the SRUC Dairy Research and Innovation Centre. The requirement is therefore for 16 Modules. A Module shall consist of all equipment, computing software and ancillary / control equipment needed to run the feed intake and other equipment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311924
  Calf Recording Equipment - You are invited by SRUC (https://www.sruc.ac.uk/), acting on behalf of Agri-EPI Centre Ltd (Agri-EPI) (https://www.agri-epicentre.com/), to Tender for the Supply of Calf Recording Equipment. Agri-EPI plans to invest in equipment for research with calves and young-stock to be based within existing buildings at the SRUC Dairy Research and Innovation Centre (Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries, DG1 4AS). For the purposes of this description, the collection of equipment, control systems and supporting facilities required shall be referred to as one Module. An assembled Module will be installed into each of eight pens into two existing buildings located at the SRUC Dairy Research and Innovation Centre. The requirement is therefore for 16 Modules. A Module shall consist of all equipment, computing software and ancillary / control equipment needed to run the feed intake and other equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000525507
- https://www.agri-epicentre.com/
- https://www.sruc.ac.uk/

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