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PS25067 - UK/NZ Horizon Scanning Report on EO for Agriculture

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Mar 2025 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for a project titled "PS25067 - UK/NZ Horizon Scanning Report on EO for Agriculture". The project falls under the services category, specifically research services. The limited competition procurement method was used due to the procurement being below the threshold. The process commenced on 7th March 2025, with the contract covering the period from 10th March to 31st March 2025. The total gross value of the contract is £29,580, and it focuses on providing a report that explores horizon scanning related to Earth Observation for agriculture.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in agricultural innovations and Earth Observation technologies. It is particularly suitable for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and add high-value research projects to their offerings. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish a strong foundation in collaboration with central government authorities, increasing their visibility and credibility in the niche market of agricultural technology and research services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25067 - UK/NZ Horizon Scanning Report on EO for Agriculture

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement: UK/NZ Horizon Scanning Report on EO for Agriculture

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009717-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSIMILA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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