Modernisation of the milking parlour and calf-rearing area at the National Sheepfold in Rambouillet

Summary

The tender concerns the modernisation of the milking parlour and calf-rearing area at the National Sheepfold in Rambouillet. The contractor must supply, install, configure and commission cattle-milking and herd-monitoring equipment, an automatic calf feeder, and new floor and wall coverings for the milking parlour. The solution includes automatic cluster removal, individual milk-yield and flow measurement, automatic animal identification, herd-management software, alerts, automated washing, an energy-efficient vacuum pump and an educational display for visitors. The price schedule is based on 10 milking places, but the quantities are indicative and must be checked. The work also includes user training, warranty and maintenance. During the works, the contractor must keep milking operational twice daily, at 06:00 and 17:00, and describe the work phasing and measures to protect people and animals. The tender documents set an overall execution period of three months from the start order, a 24-month warranty and a one-year maintenance period that may be extended. The estimated value is EUR 90,000–120,000. Offers are evaluated on technical quality (55%), price (35%) and environmental characteristics (10%).