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Published 9 Feb 2023, 17:13 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Trial seed processing (Seed handling, treatment and distribution) for the AHDB Cereal and Oilseeds Recommended List (RL)

Official notice

Authority: AHDB

ServicesOpen procedure
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 21 Mar 2023
Contract term 3 yrs 1 moends 31 Jul 2026 · extension options published · starts 3 Jul 2023

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This tender deals with the processing of seed for these trials and tests, i.e. the receipt, handling, treatment, packeting and dispatch of seed. AHDB is looking to secure an operator who is able to deliver the full scope of these services.

CPV: Agricultural services · Seeds

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds Recommended Lists are the definitive industry guide to…Renewal 3 yrs 1 mo

The AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds Recommended Lists are the definitive industry guide to cereal and oilseed varieties, giving levy-payers the information they need to select the correct variety for their businesses. The data on which the Recommended Lists are produced are based on the evaluation of field performance of a range of varieties of crops under cultivation in the UK. Variety trials and tests are conducted at numerous locations (trial sites) throughout the UK. <br/>This tender deals with the processing of seed for these trials and tests, i.e. the receipt, handling, treatment, packeting and dispatch of seed. AHDB is looking to secure an operator who is able to deliver the full scope of these services. The supplier must already have the resources and equipment in place by the start of the contract.

Contract period: 3 Jul 2023 – 31 Jul 2026 (3 yrs 1 mo)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: Options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month increments.Variant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
9 Feb 2023, 17:13 GMT
Last source update
9 Feb 2023, 17:13 GMT
Award evaluation window
21 Mar 2023 – …
Authority reference
2022-560
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-004088
Classification (CPV)
Agricultural servicesSeeds
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a47e Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
21 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
21 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT

Timeline

9 Feb 2023 → 3 Jul 2023 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    9 Feb 2023, 17:13 GMT
  2. Submission deadline
    21 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    21 Mar 2023, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts
    3 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

AHDB (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawAgriculture & Horticulture Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, UK, CV8 2TLContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.