Award

030-0621T

AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED

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Award

15 Mar 2022 at 15:33

Award Notice
Tender

18 Jun 2021 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-EPI Centre Limited is inviting bids for the procurement of fixed wing VTOL UAV drones as part of its broader agricultural initiatives. This tender, identified as "030-0621T", was published on 18th June 2021 and is classified under the agricultural industry category. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having a total value of £180,000. The contract period commenced on 8th July 2021 and will extend until 30th June 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, compliant with regulations for contracts below threshold, emphasising broad participation.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for suppliers specializing in UAV drone technology, particularly those with experience in agricultural applications. Businesses that can deliver innovative and efficient solutions for environmental monitoring in fruit orchards or other agricultural settings, both within the UK and internationally, may find this tender especially suited to their capabilities. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, broadening the scope for participation in this lucrative sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

030-0621T

Notice Description

Agri-EPI Centre is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers of fixed wing VTOL UAV drones (not a quadcopter), for the purposes of a variety of fruit orchard use-cases and other agricultural or related environments, for either its own needs or as required by our associated farm networks and clientele for use in the UK and potentially globally on any research or innovation sites as applicable. ITT documents only available from www.ne1procurmentservices.com Additional information: ITT documents are only available from the following e-tendering portal website www.ne1procurementservices.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c110a0ae-43e3-4ef3-9166-b4a8db4be209
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ce66dd-6917-437b-ba38-ec0e67c56971
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 years
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
AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement Dept
Contact Email
procurement@agri-epicentre.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH26 0BA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian West
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VANTAGE UAV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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