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UK AgriTech- Supporting Development of a UK AgriTech Solution

DEFRA

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28 Apr 2025 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UK AgriTech- Supporting Development of a UK AgriTech Solution" was undertaken by Defra, located in London, and falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services." This tender was aimed at enhancing precision in assessing bovine tuberculosis through electronic technology innovations. The procurement was completed using a single tender action, targeting direct procurement. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 1st October 2025, with key deliverables expected in regions including the UK and its overseas territories. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the tender period having ended on 1st March 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced electronic solutions for agricultural diagnostics, particularly those involved in precision measurement technologies. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as they may offer innovative approaches suitable for this scoping exercise. By participating in such tenders, businesses in the agritech sector can expand their portfolios and strengthen their positions in research and development linked to livestock management, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK AgriTech- Supporting Development of a UK AgriTech Solution

Notice Description

Supporting development of an Agri-Tech Solution to improve precision and accuracy in the assessment of bovine tuberculosis status in cattle and other species. This proposal focusses on the development of an enhanced system for measuring inflammatory responses indirectly as change in skin thickness, which will increase measurement accuracy and reduce data transcription errors, through use of electronic technologies for data capture and data transfer, including both the utility of improved recording and transcription (e.g. via cloud-based data transfer) and changes in the recording callipers itself. This could replace traditional hand-held callipers used during Single Intradermal Cervical Comparative Test (SICCT). As well a broader scope of possible ways to augment and improve diagnostics will also be considered though no field, experimental or product development work is expected (i.e. this is a desk-based scoping exercise).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81be64e2-2e38-433d-b7d1-3439281eb92a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/459b2b30-6038-42f9-b3c8-410a8ee1b0ae
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,766 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,519 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 6-12 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK AGRI-TECH CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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