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Smart Agricultural Research Centre Development

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 13:45

Award

23 Oct 2025 at 15:00

TenderUpdate

04 Sep 2025 at 15:14

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in Nottingham, UK, has concluded a procurement process titled "Smart Agricultural Research Centre Development". The tender, identified as 2923, was intended for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a cutting-edge modular vertical farming system. The process followed an open procedure method and was part of an award phase by 12 January 2026. The contract was awarded to Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC, with activities scheduled from 25 November 2025 to 31 March 2031. The primary industry category was services, specifically targeting the agricultural sector within the UKF14 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural and horticultural services, particularly those capable of contributing to advanced research projects in controlled environment agriculture. Firms focusing on innovation, technology-driven systems, and precision agriculture would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Businesses that provide ancillary support services such as training, after-sales support, and sustainability initiatives can also benefit by aligning with the current needs of public research institutions like NTU, fostering growth through strategic partnerships.

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Notice Title

Smart Agricultural Research Centre Development

Notice Description

The design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art modular vertical farming system. This infrastructure will support a wide range of academic and commercial research projects in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), with a strong emphasis on flexibility, modularity, and precision control.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002283-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£459,266 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£459,266 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£456,771 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£456,771 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
Mark Lucas
Contact Email
mark.lucas@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1158488747

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS

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