Tender

UKRI-3131 Innovation Support Hub for Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) Farming Innovation Programme ADOPT Fund.

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

07 May 2024 at 09:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is conducting a tender for the UKRI-3131 Innovation Support Hub for the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) Farming Innovation Programme ADOPT Fund. The tender falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category with a contract value of £6,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 24th June 2024 and a contract period from 5th August 2024 to 3rd August 2029. The opportunity is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This tender presents a business opportunity for organisations involved in innovative agricultural practices, technology, and scientific research. The project aims to support on-farm trials in England to enhance profitability, productivity, and sustainability for farmers, growers, and foresters in collaboration with industry and researchers. Businesses focusing on farm productivity innovations and with a willingness to engage in knowledge sharing are well-suited to compete for this opportunity and contribute to the Farming Innovation Programme's goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3131 Innovation Support Hub for Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) Farming Innovation Programme ADOPT Fund.

Notice Description

The ADOPT fund aims to support on-farm trials to evaluate tools, technology, systems, and approaches that can enhance the profitability, productivity, and sustainability of farmers, growers, and foresters in England. The funding aligns with the broader goals of the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP), with a specific focus on 1-to-2-year projects that meet these criteria: Innovative Solutions: Funding is provided for practices or technologies that aren't widely used but show potential to improve farm productivity and sustainability. Farmer-Led: Projects are centred on groups led by farmers. Collaborative: They involve cooperation among farmers, industry, and researchers. Scientifically Grounded: Trials are based on rigorous scientific methods with detailed measurement and recording. Knowledge Sharing: Projects are open to sharing results and lessons learned with others. Innovate UK oversees the scope of competitions and project eligibility

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647efd4d-0f4b-407a-902c-ef148a23d7e5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 3 Aug 2029 4-5 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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