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UKRI 5320 SAR4Grass -- Grass Biomass Mapping and Lodging Risk Assessment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Oct 2025 at 08:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "UKRI 5320 SAR4Grass — Grass Biomass Mapping and Lodging Risk Assessment" has been conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This direct procurement method was executed without competition, categorised in the digital mapping services industry. Presented at the award stage as of 27th October 2025, the contract commenced on 21st October 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2026. The main procurement category is services, with an estimated value of £35,767.20 gross.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital mapping services, particularly those utilising advanced technologies like Synthetic Aperture Radar. Companies like AgAnalyst Ltd, which have successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for growth by engaging in innovative assessments such as grass biomass mapping and risk evaluations. This contract is best suited for large-scale firms capable of delivering sophisticated analytical services within set timeframes and budgets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5320 SAR4Grass -- Grass Biomass Mapping and Lodging Risk Assessment

Notice Description

Using Synthetic Aperture Radar for Grass Biomass Mapping and Lodging Risk Assessment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068387-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71354100 - Digital mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,806 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

AGANALYST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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