Farms - Maintenance and Servicing of Robotic Milking System
Aberystwyth University · All their open notices
What this is
Aberystwyth University seeks a servicing and maintenance agreement for robotic milking machines at its Trawsgoed farm near Aberystwyth. The contract covers operation and efficiency improvements over approximately three years.
Key points
- Tender deadline: 11 September 2026 at 14:00; enquiry deadline: 4 September 2026 at 12:00.
- Contract value: GBP 240,000 (excl. VAT) for robotic milking system maintenance at Trawsgoed farm, Aberystwyth.
- Contract period: 1 October 2026 to 31 July 2029 (approximately 3 years).
- Evaluation: 50% commercial (cost) and 50% technical (quality); open procedure with electronic submission required.
- Specific eligibility conditions are in the qualification envelope and technical envelope — obtain these documents before bidding.
- SME participation is encouraged; payment terms are 30 days.
Who can bid
Open procedure; specific economic and technical conditions of participation are detailed in the qualification envelope and technical envelope respectively. SME participation is encouraged.
How it is scored
Commercial (cost): 50 marks; Technical (quality): 50 marks. Equal weighting between price and technical quality.
Money
Estimated contract value: GBP 240,000 (excluding VAT); GBP 288,000 (including VAT).
Performance guarantee
Payment terms: 30 days. No performance bond or other material commitments specified in the notice.
How to submit
Electronic submission via https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html. Deadline: 11 September 2026 at 14:00. Submissions accepted in English or Welsh.
Contract period
Contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 July 2029 (approximately 3 years). No extension options mentioned.
Classification
CPV 03000000 — Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products 50000000 — Repair and maintenance services United Kingdom
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