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SBRI - Agri-Food Tech Contracts for Innovation Cymru Phase 1 Challenge

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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10 Sep 2026 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is procuring research, development and consultancy services for an Agri-Food Tech Contracts for Innovation Cymru Phase 1 challenge. The requirement is for innovative technologies, digital tools, data-driven methods or other novel solutions that improve how cattle mortality intelligence is collected, accessed, integrated, analysed and communicated. The intended outcome is earlier identification of animal-health and disease risks, more proactive herd-health management, better veterinary decision-making and stronger evidence for farmer engagement and policy. The work supports Welsh agriculture, sustainable farming, animal health and welfare, environmental improvement and the transition to net zero. Delivery is across Wales. The main category is services, including agricultural services, market research, and research and development consultancy. The buyer is based in Bangor and the requirement is suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

The process has reached tender: the Health Board invited offers through an open procedure. Suppliers could submit bids electronically, in Welsh or English. Enquiries were due by 2 October 2026 at 00:00, and offers were due by 9 October 2026 at 12:00. The anticipated evaluation decision date was 28 October 2026. The single contract is scheduled to run from 16 November 2026 to 24 March 2027. Its value is £300,000 excluding VAT, or £360,000 including VAT. Technical quality carries 87% of the evaluation, commercial cost and value for money 9%, and measurable economic, social, environmental and cultural benefits for Wales 4%. Economic and technical selection requirements apply, with further requirements set out in the tender documents. Payment is due 30 days after approval of completed deliverables.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to develop and apply practical innovation in agriculture, animal health, veterinary intelligence or data-enabled public services. Strong candidates are likely to combine expertise in collecting and integrating datasets with analytical, modelling, digital-platform, software or other technology capabilities that can turn cattle mortality information into timely, usable intelligence. The work also suits organisations experienced in translating technical findings for farmers, vets, policymakers and other stakeholders, and in designing solutions that support preventative herd-health action. Suppliers should be able to manage a defined research and development project, produce agreed deliverables to the required standard, meet regulatory and legislative obligations, and work within an agreed budget and demanding delivery timetable. Businesses able to demonstrate wider economic, social, environmental and cultural benefits for Wales will also be well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBRI - Agri-Food Tech Contracts for Innovation Cymru Phase 1 Challenge

Notice Description

It is the ambition of the Welsh Government to develop a thriving and confident agriculture sector in Wales built around innovation and growth, to rise to the challenges we face and make most of the opportunities available. In July 2025 the Welsh Government published its Sustainable Farming Scheme designed to ensure Welsh Government support for agriculture in Wales delivers against the four Sustainable Land Management objectives of the Agriculture (Wales) Act: - Produce food and other goods in a sustainable manner - Mitigate and adapt to climate change - Maintain and enhance the resilience of ecosystems and the benefits they provide - Conserve and enhance the countryside and cultural resources, promote public access to and engagement with them, and to sustain the Welsh language and promote and facilitate its use. Innovation will play a key role in delivering this scheme. In 2023, the Welsh Government published an Innovation Strategy for Wales. Innovation in food and Agri-Food Tech was seen as a key part of Wales's future economic development. In late 2023, the Welsh Government published an Agri-tech action plan for Wales. The development and adoption of Agri-Tech and Precision Agri-Tech is a strategic area of growth for the Welsh economy and one the Welsh Government deems requiring of focussed attention and a road map for development. The action plan has four priorities: 1. Accelerate Home Grown Welsh Agri-tech Capabilities. 2. Drive on-farm adoption to achieve productivity and efficiencies (incl. Environmental) gains 'more for less'. 3. Deliver environmental benefits and help transition to Net Zero. 4. Support educational and skills development to equip future and existing agricultural professionals to exploit Agri-tech to its fullest. SCOPE: Cattle mortality data may provide valuable information on animal health, disease emergence and herd management. However, there are opportunities to make better use of mortality data alongside wider animal health surveillance information to generate timely intelligence that supports veterinary decision-making, farmer engagement and evidence-based policy. Improving the collection, access, interpretation and communication of mortality intelligence could enable earlier identification of disease risks, encourage preventative herd health management and support the delivery of the Animal health and welfare framework | GOV.WALES for Wales, while contributing to the objectives of the Sustainable Farming Scheme. We are therefore seeking innovative technologies, digital tools, data-driven approaches or other novel solutions that improve the collection, integration, analysis and application of cattle mortality intelligence to support proactive animal health management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f6ea
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085928-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 24 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Y Faenol
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Further Information

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