Tender

094-0223T AI Platform Weed Detection & Control Solution

AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED

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Tender

14 Feb 2023 at 19:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED has issued a tender titled "094-0223T AI Platform Weed Detection & Control Solution" in the industry category of Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a tender period ending on 22nd February 2023, and a contract period starting on 27th February 2023 and ending on 26th February 2027. The total contract value is £20,000 GBP and the procurement method is an Open procedure (below threshold).

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in AI platforms for agricultural purposes to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The tender is focused on developing an artificial intelligence platform for weed detection and control using high-resolution cameras, presenting a growth opportunity for companies with expertise in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

094-0223T AI Platform Weed Detection & Control Solution

Notice Description

AEC is seeking a solution re an artificial intelligence platform re weed detection and control. The use of a high-resolution camera system to selectively apply fungicides and fertilizers based on real-time observations as the sprayer cross the field. The system is to detect a weed at three to five metres in front of the boom, currently in some cases, the cameras may see a weed, but it will be too small for the algorithm to confidently commit to calling it a weed. Refinement of the artificial intelligence that processes the data coming from their cameras is needed to improve current systems. The ITT document provides further details of this requirement. ITT documents can be acquired via the following website:- https://ne1procurementservices.com/index.php Additional information: Clarification questions and answers can only be conducted via the same site as the ITT documents and no correspondence will be entered into with AEC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd97a50c-ed7b-44dd-9684-43fa3a7c2a93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba08eaf-0569-4ae9-b60a-c131faecfacf
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2027 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
AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement and Legal Dept
Contact Email
procurement@agri-epicentre.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH25 9RG
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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