The Livestock Production Sciences (LPS) Branch at Hillsborough of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires two (2) Automated Head-Chamber Systems (AHCS), one (1) for cattle and one (1) for sheep, for the quantification of methane, hydrogen and CO2 emissions and oxygen consumption on a daily basis (litter/day). AFBI requires the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment. Warranty, servicing and reactive repair details are necessary requirements. On-site training in the operation of the supplied system is also required.
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The Livestock Production Sciences (LPS) Branch at Hillsborough of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires two (2) Automated Head-Chamber Systems (AHCS), one (1) for cattle and one (1) for sheep, for the quantification of methane, hydrogen and CO2 emissions and oxygen consumption on a daily basis (litter/day). AFBI requires the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment. Warranty, servicing and reactive repair details are necessary requirements. On-site training in the operation of the supplied system is also required. Additional information: Please note – In reference to the estimated total contract value of £1.9M as per Section II.1.5 and II.2.6 the Initial contract value is approx £240k for the 2 AHCS Units purchased including all optional extension periods. There maybe the potential for further purchases of AHCS units from the successful Contractor in the coming 24 months as follows:.. . . • Tranche one of up to the maximum value of £1.2M is subject to a funding Bid. If the Bid is successful, AFBI is required to place an order by 31st March 2024 (delivery can be throughout 2024, up to 31st March 2025). • Tranche two of up to a maximum value of £482k is also subject to a Capital funding bid to AFBI’s sponsoring Department, DAERA, under the Green Growth programme. Further detail is provided in the Specification.£1,900,000