Automatic analyzator for cerealseed samples

The object of procurement is seed analyzer which handles and analyzes official (EU seed legislation) cereal seed samples automatically. By separating and recognizing pure barley, oats, wheat, rye and triticale seeds it makes large part of work of other seed determination (OSD) analyses that is mandatory for all seed samples that are taken for the certification and marketing of seed lots. The number of samples is approximately 4000 per year. The device includes operating system with computer and software and lisence for data acquisition, processing, data analysis and reporting, automatic sample handling. It has readiness for wireless access to internet. Samples can be uploaded in the machine and are moved automatically to be analyzed. The device divides samples into two fractions; pure seed and rejected fraction. Both pure seed and rejected fraction are saved and can be inspected manually if necessary. The data used for recognition is saved and can be re-evaluated afterwards. The device will be placed in seed laboratory of plant analytics unit (Tampereentie 51, Loimaa Finland) which is equipped with regular technical and laboratory facilities. The seed analyzer does work that is monotonous and physically strenuous for people. It can work independently also outside office hours, and levels out the work-load during peak times which are typical for seed analyzing. The general service life of the device is 10 years. The supplier commits to providing maintenance and spare parts during this period. The procurement also includes a separate maintenance contract which is valid indefinitely. The Supplier takes charge of delivering the device to Finnish Food Authority, set up of it to working condition, providing the operating instructions and operator training. Following delivery, the device shall be set up without delay. The procurement entity acquires the equipment with leasing funding using Hansel Oy's framework agreement for leasing services. When the procuring entity chooses leasing financing as the funding form, the Supplier undertakes to sell the equipment to the leasing supplier designated by the procuring entity on the terms agreed in this invitation to tender. The supplier delivers the products to the contracting entity and invoices the supplier of the procurement entity. The contracting entity is responsible for having a valid leasing contract with the leasing supplier.