Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13caf-c54d-7028-b978-735aed0ba228/102-0323t-on-combine-nir-scanner-for-grain-analysis-for-uk-farm-coverage closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 102-0323T On Combine NIR Scanner for Grain Analysis for UK Farm Coverage [Agri-Epi Centre Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/agri-epi-centre-limited) Estimated value £20,000 Published 13 Mar 2023 Deadline Closed 21 Mar 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 AEC is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers of on combine (or off combine should requirements dictate) NIR-analyser based grain analyser equalling or improving on the following minimum requirements: • The grain analyser should be able to analyse grain from the following crops. Wheat, Barley, Canola, Corn, Soybeans, Sorghum, Chick Peas and Lentils. Other grain types may be required. • The grain analyser should be able to measure the following parameters within harvested grain: Moisture, Protein, Oil, Starch and Fibre • The grain analyser should have a cycle rate of 5-8 Seconds (+/- 3 seconds) • The analyser should be mountable on John Deere, CaseIH, New Holland, Claas and AGCO Combine Harvesters as a minimum. • The provided system should comprise of a Sampling Head, a Fibre Optic Cable, an NIR Spectrometer and a display. ### Additional information: Queries/Clarification Questions No Bidder is permitted to contact any Authority staff member whatsoever, during this procurement exercise, as to do so will render any Bid from a Bidder whom contravenes this instruction to automatically exclude themselves from the ITT opportunity at the discretion of the Authority. Any queries arising from this document, and/or for further clarification, then Bidders must only use the Q&A protocol at the electronic address stated in the link within this contract notice no later than stated in the ITT documents - as beyond this date and time no further clarification questions will be answered. We reserve the right to refuse to respond to any clarification questions if they are deemed to be seeking to gain commercial advantage/confidential information/unfair advantage against the other bidders, and additionally we may reject any offer submitted as a result of such infringement. The Authority may at its discretion communicate any questions and/or requests for information together with the Authority's response to all Bidders. Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/22196705-6bc6-4681-bcda-b9e929c31823) 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. 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