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CLAWS (Concentrated Light Autonomous Weeding and Scouting) Unit

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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27 Feb 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government authority, has completed the procurement process for the "CLAWS (Concentrated Light Autonomous Weeding and Scouting) Unit." This contract involves the supply of an autonomous, solar-powered weeding machine designed to eliminate weeds using concentrated light. The procurement was conducted under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, with the award status marked as active. The contract, valued at £134,673 excluding VAT, commenced on 5th February 2026 and will conclude on 5th February 2027. The award notice was published on 27th February 2026, and the procurement falls within the agricultural and forestry products industry category, located primarily in the UK regions of Bristol and Shropshire.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the agricultural technology sector. Businesses that specialise in innovative agricultural equipment, particularly those focusing on sustainability and automation, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Earth Rover Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, can leverage their expertise in developing smart farming solutions to meet the evolving demands of modern agriculture. Engaging with projects such as this can bolster industry reputation and drive product advancement within the agricultural and environmental management sectors.

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Notice Title

CLAWS (Concentrated Light Autonomous Weeding and Scouting) Unit

Notice Description

The supply of an autonomous solar powered weeding machine which kills weeds with concentrated light.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ecb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018123-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,673 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EARTH ROVER

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