Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
AHDB (Defra Network eTendering Portal)
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
CV8 2TL
Contact
Julia Burger
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/agriculture-and-horticulture-development-board
Buyer's address
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Agriculture & Horticulture
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Trial seed processing (Seed handling, treatment and distribution) for the AHDB Cereal and Oilseeds Recommended List (RL)
Reference number
2022-560
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03111000 - Seeds
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
3 July 2023
End date
31 July 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Options to extend for a further 2 x 12-month increments.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
21 March 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
21 March 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Procurement Manager
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
AHDB (Defra Network eTendering Portal)
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
CV8 2TL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/agriculture-and-horticulture-development-board