Tender

Development of a selective broccoli harvester

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking bids for the development of a selective broccoli harvester, an initiative aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of broccoli cultivation in the UK. This tender falls under the category of Research and experimental development services, with a focus on field robotics specifically designed for horticulture. The tender is currently active, and responses must be submitted by 29 April 2016. The project will take place in the West Midlands region, with the contract expected to commence from 31 May 2016 and run until 31 May 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for growth in the agricultural technology sector, particularly for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery or research and development services. Companies with expertise in robotics, sensor technology, or sustainable agriculture would be particularly well-suited to participate and innovate within this project, ultimately contributing to modernising the horticultural practices in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of a selective broccoli harvester

Notice Description

Development of a selective broccoli harvester Purpose/Primary Objective To improve the efficiency and sustainability of broccoli production through the development of mechanical harvesting technology Scope The proposed programme will cover the following research area within the context of UK horticulture Field Robotics: Development of a selective broccoli harvester to working prototype. The harvesting apparatus will be required to: a) Detect broccoli heads in a field situation in all light conditions (the ability to harvest at night can be beneficial). b) Measure broccoli heads to determine compliance with market specification, primarily in terms of size. The ability to discriminate quality is also beneficial to enable rejection of discoloured and damaged heads. c) Selectively harvest specification-compliant broccoli heads without causing damage to out-of-specification heads and transport to an appropriate container or conveyor. d) Be suitable for field use in all but the most severe weather conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-752540ca-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74967a0d-9372-45e6-91b0-d3f98758320c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2016 - 31 May 2018 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Further Information

Notice Documents

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