Award

1. Supply of two Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) spraying equipment and 2. Consultancy services support for associated Operating Safety Case development

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2025 at 20:10

Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 02:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has completed a procurement process to acquire two unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for spraying equipment along with consultancy services for the associated Operating Safety Case development. This opportunity, identified under reference CR2024/25/057, falls under the agricultural spraying machinery industry category and covers further classifications such as unmanned aerial vehicles and safety consultancy services. It focused on the location of GU10 4LH, and the procurement was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold. The tender went through the award stage, with contracts being signed on 16th January 2025, and ending on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in UAV technology, agricultural machinery, or consultancy services in operational safety cases are well-suited to compete. The awardees for the contracts are Autospray Systems Ltd for Lot 1 valued at £40,400, DRONE AG LIMITED for Lot 2 valued at £18,000, and Ajuno Ltd for Lot 3 valued at £14,300. SMEs can leverage this procurement to establish themselves in the burgeoning field of agricultural UAVs and safety consultancy, fostering innovation and expanding their market footprint.

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Notice Title

1. Supply of two Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) spraying equipment and 2. Consultancy services support for associated Operating Safety Case development

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking quotations for (i) supply and delivery of two spraying UAVs and (ii) consultancy support for the associated Operating Safety Case development, in accordance with the attached Request for Quotation. Note this requirement is divided into 3 (three) Lots and suppliers may quote for one or more Lots. Additional information: Please express your interest in this RFQ in order to allow us to notify you of any questions we may receive and the answers given. Expressions of interest and/or any questions regarding this RFQ should be made by email to procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 15.00 hrs on Tuesday 19 November 2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2d18503-e4b1-4852-b035-4add9d11630b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b49e74-6855-46e2-889c-8c3b62fbfe61
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

16400000 - Spraying machinery for agriculture or horticulture

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Geoffrey McCatty
Contact Email
geoffrey.mccatty@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
03000674419

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AJUNO

AUTOSPRAY SYSTEMS

DRONE

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