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Landcover change detection Proof of Concept (PoC)

RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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06 Sep 2024 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA), as part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Network, has awarded a contract for a Landcover change detection Proof of Concept (PoC) in the IT software development services industry. The contract, valued at £123,850, is located in the UK and was awarded to Ordnance Survey. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to the protection of exclusive rights. This procurement process was completed with the contract signed on 31st August 2024, and it has now reached the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development, particularly those with expertise in geographic information systems and environmental monitoring. The Landcover change detection PoC is a crucial step in leveraging advanced algorithms for environmental protection, making it suitable for businesses that can provide niche, innovative solutions. Companies with robust intellectual property and proprietary technologies would find such exclusive tenders particularly rewarding, underscoring the value of unique capabilities in gaining competitive edges in governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Landcover change detection Proof of Concept (PoC)

Notice Description

Landcover change detection Proof of Concept (PoC).

Procurement Information

This Proof of Concept (PoC) has been awarded to Ordnance Survey on the basis of exclusive rights, since the detection algorithm is based on proprietary IPR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0498b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028574-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,850 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Neil Widdop
Contact Email
neil.widdop@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7826950799

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORDNANCE SURVEY

Further Information

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