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Aberystwyth University Framework - Supply of Farms Feed, Fertiliser, Crops & Sundries

  • Aberystwyth University

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-014669

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03ceba

Published 23 May 2023, 3:40pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Aberystwyth University

12 Science Park

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

SY23 3AH

Contact

Patrick Daniel

Email

pad47@aber.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.aber.ac.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1009

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

University

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Aberystwyth University Framework - Supply of Farms Feed, Fertiliser, Crops & Sundries

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Aberystwyth University wishes to establish an internal Framework for the supply of Feed, Fertiliser, Crops & Sundries. The University farms based at Gogerddan (sheep and beef farm), Morfa Mawr (arable production), Trawsgoed (dairy farm) and Pwllpeiran (upland) extend to over 800 ha in total, and range from 0-600 meters above sea level. Between them, these four sites exploit the geography of West Wales to provide a spectrum of environmental challenges that are broadly representative of the growing conditions of approximately 80% of UK grasslands. Our enterprises include commercial and pedigree sheep flocks, a robotically milked dairy herd, dairy heifer replacement unit, beef fattening unit, and arable production focused on homegrown feeds including barley, wheat, oats and lupins.

The intention in establishing this Framework is to provide the University with access to suppliers in the identified areas, and to achieve this required outcome we will invite bids from organisations on singular or multiple Lots depending on the specialisms offered.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £3,320,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Aberystwyth University Farms - Lot 1 - Feed

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03330000 - Farm animal products

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance

Aberystwyth University

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Aberystwyth University wishes to procure a designated supplier for the supply of Animal feed, the estimated annual spend of the goods found within this Lot is currently 477k.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2 x 12 month extension options, giving a total 4 year maximum contract

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Aberystwyth University Farms - Lot 2 - Fertiliser

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 14300000 - Chemical and fertiliser minerals

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance

Aberystwyth University

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Aberystwyth University wishes to procure a designated supplier for the supply of Fertiliser, the estimated annual spend of the goods found within this Lot is currently 164k.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2 year initial term with 2 x 12 month extension options, giving a total 4 year maximum contract

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Aberystwyth University Farms - Lot 3 - Crops

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance

Aberystwyth University

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Aberystwyth University wishes to procure a designated supplier for the supply of Crops, the estimated annual spend of the goods found within this Lot is currently 83k.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2 year initial term with 2 x 12 month extension options, giving a total 4 year maximum contract

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Aberystwyth University Farms - Lot 4 - Farm Sundries

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
  • 03143000 - Products of mixed farming

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance

Aberystwyth University

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Aberystwyth University wishes to procure a designated supplier for the supply of Farm Sundries, the estimated annual spend of the goods found within this Lot is currently 40k.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2 year initial term with 2 x 12 month extension options, giving a total 4 year maximum contract

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Aberystwyth University Farms - Lot 5 - Seed

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03111000 - Seeds

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance

Aberystwyth University

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Aberystwyth University wishes to procure a designated supplier for the supply of Seed, the estimated annual spend of the goods found within this Lot is currently 33k.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2 year initial term with 2 x 12 month extension options, giving a total 4 year maximum contract

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Aberystwyth University Farms - Lot 6- Minerals

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 14300000 - Chemical and fertiliser minerals

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance

Aberystwyth University

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Aberystwyth University wishes to procure a designated supplier for the supply of Minerals, the estimated annual spend of the goods found within this Lot is currently 33k.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

24

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2 year initial term with 2 x 12 month extension options, giving a total 4 year maximum contract

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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Please refer to framework buyers guide


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 6

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2017/S 211-437857

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

26 June 2023

Local time

2:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English, Welsh

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

26 June 2023

Local time

2:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131805

(WA Ref:131805)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom