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Terms of reference for a study to develop a proposal for a smart farming trial within the Cambridge Region

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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07 Apr 2025 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "Terms of reference for a study to develop a proposal for a smart farming trial within the Cambridge Region" under the industry category of Technical Analysis or Consultancy Services. The project is set to take place in the Cambridge area, under Water Resources East. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract period starting on 10 January 2025 and ending on 31 March 2025. Key dates include the tender period end date on 16 December 2024 and the award date on 19 December 2024. The contract is valued at GBP 29,764.67 and was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in technical analysis or consultancy services within the agricultural sector. Businesses with expertise in smart farming technologies and those capable of conducting comprehensive feasibility studies will find this contract particularly advantageous. The opportunity to collaborate with DEFRA and Water Resources East (WRE) Limited could also open doors for future projects and partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Terms of reference for a study to develop a proposal for a smart farming trial within the Cambridge Region

Notice Description

The contract is for terms of reference for a study to develop a proposal for a smart farming trial within the Cambridge Region a brief description of the contract's subject matter. The work is to be carried out in Cambridge area which falls under Water Resources East.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-255fbecd-26aa-449b-abbc-ca270d570716
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b68ab3-c4a4-432a-82c1-56370314e9ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,764 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,764 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
DGC Systems
Contact Email
ereck.chibuwe@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 5SH
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Pilgrims with Ightham
Westminster Constituency
Tonbridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER RESOURCES EAST (WRE

Further Information

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