Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c18-df66-7229-bb67-cb3bb5fc2e65/ahdb-cereals-and-oilseeds-monitor-farm-labour-and-machinery-reviews awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds Monitor Farm Labour and Machinery Reviews [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value £20,000 to £30,000 Published 13 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 31 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, operating through its Cereals and Oilseeds division is seeking for a company to provide detailed analysis of the labour and machinery costs for the businesses involved in its Farm Excellence Platform. AHDBs strategy for Cereals and Oilseeds recognises the need to build growers' business profitability and resilience through good business planning and typically the largest element of a farm business' costs are overhead costs. The reviews will include: • Cost review of each machine with an engine. i.e. tractor, combine, sprayer & telehandler. (telehandler & trailers etc costed on a time only basis) Detailing; depreciation, repairs, interest, insurance, total standing cost, total hrs/yr & cost per hour. • Cost review of each implement with details as above. • By matching implement to tractor, provide an operation cost per hectare including fuel consumption and labour cost based on workrate, ha/hr. • The review will give a detailed view of mechanised operation cost across the farm business in a £/ha format. • A full labour profile for each business is also required. • Summary and recommendations. These reviews will commence in November 2017 and are required to be completed by January 2018. Additional information: Please download the attached specification for further details and how to apply. ## CPV classification Agricultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/db222be4-5cc1-4940-bb7f-585ddb97f0bd) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) [Sector More Agricultural, forestry & horticultural services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agricultural-forestry-horticultural-services) ## More tenders like this [Procurement for Communal Cleaning and Grounds Maintenance in Northeast England (Habinteg)(Split into Lots) · Habinteg Housing Association Limited · 36 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a78-7842-70b3-8e1d-9eb4928f29db/procurement-for-communal-cleaning-and-grounds-maintenance-in-northeast-england) [Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031 · Penrith Town Council · 44 days left · 3 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9cdc-7175-ba62-227d4c8c7bc6/grounds-maintenance-contract-2027-2031) [Procurement for Communal Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance and Window Cleaning in Central and East of England (Habinteg)(Split into Lots) · Habinteg Housing Association Limited · 36 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-c9d7-7053-92b2-88d12b254b3e/procurement-for-communal-cleaning-grounds-maintenance-and-window-cleaning-in-ce) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – ENTRETIEN DES ESPACES VERTS 2027-2030 · in'li AURA · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6789-716f-b004-7f194a904113/france-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-entretien-des-espace) [Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services – Servicio de mantenimiento de zonas verdes, huertos de ocio, fincas, campo de fútbol y caminos · Ayuntamiento de Loiu - Ayuntamiento de Loiu · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-664e-73bc-ac60-7389cc4f0946/spain-ornamental-and-pleasure-gardens-maintenance-services-servicio-de-mante) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – Raamovereenkomst Integraal groenonderhoud en -renovatie · Gemeente Pijnacker-Nootdorp · 48 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-2439-7225-ab4e-250999d07fc7/netherlands-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-raamovereenkoms)