CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

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

2.1

Title

EIP Nutrient requirements of pumpkins

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The project aims to produce a holistic review of nutrition management in cucurbit production to reduce the incidence and severity of Blossom End Rot, a common problem in cucurbits. It is hoped to demonstrate that targeted nutrition will help in reducing wastage and the requirement for fungicide application, to the benefit of producers in Wales.

The Operational Group wishes to recruit a suitably qualified professional with specialist knowledge of foliar feeding in horticulture to provide technical input and assist in the delivery of this innovative project.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=100920.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

£40,000

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Please refer to attached document for further information.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

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

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Please refer to attached document for further information

(WA Ref:100920)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: EIP Wales is funded through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice