Tender

Invitation to develop a horticulture control software platform

VERTICALLY URBAN LIMITED

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27 Sep 2022 at 15:21

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20 Sep 2022 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Vertically Urban Limited has issued a tender titled "Invitation to develop a horticulture control software platform" in the industry category of Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products. The procurement stage is currently open. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2022, with a contract period from October 31, 2022, to February 28, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender presents an opportunity for software specialists to participate in the development of a horticulture control software platform. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software development and solutions related to agriculture, farming, or forestry products are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The project involves expanding features such as image recognition and machine learning integration to achieve commercial viability.

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Notice Title

Invitation to develop a horticulture control software platform

Notice Description

VU are in the process of expanding the company's core offer (horticulture lighting) to include expanded controls, software, and sensing technology. Many of these developments will include both wired and wireless options VU are searching for a software specialist to fulfil elements of this project, in the form of an intelligent cloud-based portal. Prototype hardware has been developed by VU. Beta phase cloud-based software is in development (completion September 2022) by an external software specialist. The documentation will be made available to the successful applicant. The objective of the project is to take the beta phase system and to expand features to reach commercial viability. Features to include but not limited to extensive image recognition, machine learning (ML) integration and operations management tools. Further details of the requirements and scope of the proposed project will be provided on completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) agreed and signed by both Vertically Urban Limited and the applicant. Details will include: Screenshots/functionality of beta phase software Feature scope Further written description Applications will be submitted through Contracts Finder, through the link below https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce74a25-dadb-41d6-97a2-bbb54de84133

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55cd13a4-7c38-41d8-8718-4386dd096f1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce74a25-dadb-41d6-97a2-bbb54de84133
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VERTICALLY URBAN LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS25 6FB
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Sherburn in Elmet
Westminster Constituency
Selby

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