Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Reading
Po Box 217
READING
RG66AH
Contact
Claire Milham
Telephone
+44 1183787629
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ11 - Berkshire
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
University
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Combine Harvester
Reference number
UOR/LAB/23/021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 16300000 - Harvesting machinery
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University is looking to procure a plot-scale trials Combine Harvester which will be used by our School of Agricultural, Policy and Development, as part of research into crops. Our research focuses on combinable crops, from evaluation of different varieties and cultivars to investigating novel agronomic approaches for UK crops, improving their yields and resilience to changing climates.
Due to the research requirements, the Combine Harvester must have the functionality to calculate the harvest index for the combined crops, by accurately measuring the weight of both straw and chaff. The Header of the combine also needs to be available as 1.5m and 2.5m widths to accommodate harvesting operations on different plot sizes and crops.
Additional capabilities must also include:
• Side knives. Left and Right Hand.
• Straw chopper
• Integrated GPS/GNSS positioning system.
• Near-infrared (NIRS) quality sensor for GPS tagged grain quality measurements.
The University published a VEAT notice on the 1st March and observed the 10 full calendar days and is now awarding the contract to Zurn.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £404,700
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 16300000 - Harvesting machinery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
University of Reading
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is looking to procure a plot-scale trials Combine Harvester which will be used by our School of Agricultural, Policy and Development, as part of research into crops. Our research focuses on combinable crops, from evaluation of different varieties and cultivars to investigating novel agronomic approaches for UK crops, improving their yields and resilience to changing climates.
Due to the research requirements, the Combine Harvester must have the functionality to calculate the harvest index for the combined crops, by accurately measuring the weight of both straw and chaff. The Header of the combine also needs to be available as 1.5m and 2.5m widths to accommodate harvesting operations on different plot sizes and crops.
Additional capabilities must also include:
• Side knives. Left and Right Hand.
• Straw chopper
• Integrated GPS/GNSS positioning system.
• Near-infrared (NIRS) quality sensor for GPS tagged grain quality measurements.
The University published a VEAT notice on the 1st March and observed the 10 full calendar days and is now awarding the contract to Zurn.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
Absence for technical reasons due to the research requirements for the combine harvester to quantify grain, straw and chaff biomass for yield and calculation of harvest index. The combine harvester header also needs to be available at 1.5m and 2.5m widths due to the research area and to accommodate harvesting operations on different plot sizes and crops.
Additional capabilities must also include:
• Side knives. Left and Right Hand.
• Straw chopper
• Integrated GPS/GNSS positioning system.
• Near-infrared (NIRS) quality sensor for GPS tagged grain quality measurements.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-006072
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
UOR/LAB/23/021
Title
Combine Harvester
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zurn UK
Woodway
Princes Risborough
P27 0NN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Companies House
Manufacturer
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £404,700
Total value of the contract/lot: £404,700
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Reading
Reading
Country
United Kingdom