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Provision of an AHDB data platform from improved integrated pest management data (IPM).

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04 Oct 2021 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is currently engaged in an active open tender for the provision of a data platform focused on improving integrated pest management (IPM) data. This project, titled "Provision of an AHDB data platform from improved integrated pest management data (IPM)," targets industries related to data analysis services and aims to enhance pest detection and monitoring capabilities across the UK. The tender is split into two lots: Lot 1 involves insect and BYDV sampling networks, while Lot 2 focuses on data collection, collation, analytics, and outputs. The deadline for submissions is set for 1 November 2021, with the contract expected to commence in January 2022 and run until March 2024, featuring options for extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural services, data analysis, and pest management technologies. Companies with expertise in entomology, agronomy, or data-driven solutions will find this project particularly relevant, especially if they can provide effective monitoring and analytical services for pests like aphids. The AHDB is particularly looking for suppliers who can collaborate in delivering these services, making this tender ideal for firms that can either address both lots or offer specialised solutions in insect population studies or data analytics, thereby fostering potential business growth in the agricultural sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an AHDB data platform from improved integrated pest management data (IPM).

Notice Description

AHDB is seeking to develop a new programme of activity addressing the detection of pests, weeds and diseases. Monitoring for their presence is a key component of integrated pest management (IPM). Currently, AHDB fund a research project which aims to improve Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) management through the adoption of IPM principles, particularly the use of vector (aphid) monitoring and decision support systems (DSS). The project outputs will include recommendations on the specific components of a cost-effective and practical BYDV monitoring service. AHDB intend to use BYDV as a pilot study to inform the development of data management protocols. Lessons learnt from the pilot will inform AHDB's thinking for a wider monitoring solution for pests, weeds and diseases and analysis and interpretation of the integrated datasets. Currently, there are monitoring services which provide a landscape-scale view of numbers and species of aphids flying. However, information on local aphid numbers and the potential threat from BYDV would be beneficial in improving decision making. In the pilot AHDB intend to support a programme of sampling and testing to provide an indication of aphid and virus pressure at a local (field) scale. This work will be referred to as two components, a pest component and a data component. Suppliers for each component will be expected to work in close co-operation with each other and AHDB. This will include the sharing of sampling protocols and details of any fields where monitoring might take place. The tender is split into two Lots: - Lot 1 Insect and BYDV sampling network - Lot 2 Data component: collection, collation, analytics and outputs AHDB expect that Suppliers may not have the collective expertise both in aphids and the data collection, so AHDB will welcome bids where Suppliers may bid for either both Lots, or separate Lots.

Lot Information

1

AHDB ultimately want to provide UK-wide monitoring activities, however for the pilot AHDB are willing to consider applications covering a more restricted geographical range. The aim will be to determine aphid presence in a wide range of fields to provide information on the variation in BYDV vector pressure. This is a mandatory element of the specification and must be addressed within a Suppliers's tender response and delivered as part of the services. On a subset of sites the Supplier shall conduct more regular and detailed monitoring, including an assessment of whether aphids are carrying BYDV, BYDV symptoms in crops and/or numbers of aphid natural enemies present. Suppliers must specify the number of sites and how frequently they would carry out the more detailed monitoring.

Options: Option for a 1 year extension (comprising 4 x 3 month extension periods)

Renewal: Option for a 1 year extension (comprising 4 x 3 month extension periods)

2

AHDB want to be able to address these two questions, focusing on the data requirements for aphids described in the data component. * How can we collect data from a geographical location (field) associated with the aphid pest(s) and the crop? * How can we store and analyse the data and produce output rapidly to provide farmers with a better understanding of the pest incidence and crop health based on aggregated data collected from different sites? The Services provided by the Supplier for Lot 2 shall therefore address the two questions listed above. The Supplier shall use the methods of data collection, collation, analytics and outputs from this tender for a wider range of crop pest, weed and disease monitoring activities. As such, the activity in this component will focus on the aphid data collection, but any solution must be sufficiently flexible to widen the scope to collect data from a broader range of crops, pests, weeds, diseases and beneficial insects.

Options: option for a 1 year extension (comprising 4 x 3 month extension periods)

Renewal: option for a 1 year extension (comprising 4 x 3 month extension periods)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e7cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024670-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AHDB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Further Information

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