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405367 Maintenance and improvement of agricultural emissions modelling
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| RFx ID : | 17977066 |
| Tender Name : | 405367 Maintenance and improvement of agricultural emissions modelling |
| Reference # : | 405367 |
| Open Date : | Friday, 30 September 2016 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00) |
| Close Date : | Friday, 28 October 2016 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00) |
| Tender Type : | Request for Proposals (RFP) |
| Tender Coverage : | Sole Agency [?] |
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| Exemption Reason : | None |
| Required Pre-qualifications : | None |
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Stephen Haran 04 894 0108 |
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What we need
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) requires ongoing programming and technical support for the Agricultural Inventory Model (AIM) used to estimate New Zealand’s annual greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector. These estimates are one of the most important statistics for understanding how well New Zealand is performing in regards to meeting our climate change targets.
MPI is looking for suppliers who can maintain and improve the model as required. AIM is run on Microsoft Excel and uses Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code. Suppliers need to have the capability and experience to provide technical support, training and advice to MPI staff on using the model and to identify improvements and the resources needed to implement them.
We are looking to set up a two-year contract with the successful provider, with the option of renewal.
What we don’t want
We are not looking for a replacement solution for AIM. Nor are we looking for software development outside the current model. We do not require a supplier to operate the model as this will continue to be the responsibility of MPI staff. We do not need additional data storage s
What’s important to us
MPI is looking for suppliers who are experienced in the use of complex mathematical models and have advanced skills in programming using Excel VBA. Suppliers will need to demonstrate a solid track record of working with similar models and consistently delivering to clients’ expectations.
It is essential that suppliers have the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with a wide range of people involved in the compilation and development of the annual inventory. This includes scientists, researchers, industry, government and international reviewers.
Knowledge of agricultural systems and issues related to climate change, while desirable, is not an immediate requirement.
Why should you bid?
AIM is important to New Zealand because it provides a baseline for measuring our progress on climate change. This RFP is an opportunity for a capable supplier to actively contribute to our understanding of climate change by helping MPI to continue to improve AIM and to strengthen staff capacity and capability in its operation.
A bit about us
Our vision is to grow and protect New Zealand. We do this by maximising export opportunities for the primary industries, improving sector productivity, increasing sustainable resource use and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.
This tender has been awarded to:
- Agresearch ltd
Award Date: Monday, 8 May 2017 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Thursday, 22 December 2016 7:42 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
