CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

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Title

An analysis of the use of a computerised robotic weeder in small scale horticultural operations

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Description of the goods or services required

This project is funded by the EU through the European Innovation Partnership programme, the role of which is ‘to pool expertise and resources by bringing groups of people from different practical and scientific backgrounds together to tackle specific challenges, and trial new approaches which will be of value to others in the agricultural or forestry industry.’

The project seeks to analyse the impact of a computerised robotic inter-row weeder in small scale, organically managed, horticultural systems. These weeders are commonplace in larger operations but their effectiveness (viability) in small scale situations has not been analysed.

By trialling a computerised robotic inter-row weeder we seek to determine the savings in terms of labour (cost) and time that can be made when compared with the current methods of high labour requirement at specific times of the year.

Full details can be found on the attachment

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=75850.

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

Full details on the scope of the contract are provided in the attachment.

Tenders up to a maximum of £29,100 will be considered.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Evidence will be required of relevant experience as per the attached document.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

EIP - Computerised weeders

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Time Limits

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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

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Additional Information

Please refer to the attachment for further information.

(WA Ref:75850)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: The project is funded through European Innovation Partnerships (Wales) which is funded through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government. More information can be found here https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/european-innovation-partnership-eip-wales

More information can be found here https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/european-innovation-partnership-eip-wales

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice