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title: "Terms of reference for a study to develop a proposal for a smart farming trial within the Cambridge Region"
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# Terms of reference for a study to develop a proposal for a smart farming trial within the Cambridge Region

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-255fbecd-26aa-449b-abbc-ca270d570716

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "Terms of reference for a study to develop a proposal for a smart farming trial within the Cambridge Region" under the industry category of Technical Analysis or Consultancy Services. The project is set to take place in the Cambridge area, under Water Resources East. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract period starting on 10 January 2025 and ending on 31 March 2025. Key dates include the tender period end date on 16 December 2024 and the award date on 19 December 2024. The contract is valued at GBP 29,764.67 and was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in technical analysis or consultancy services within the agricultural sector. Businesses with expertise in smart farming technologies and those capable of conducting comprehensive feasibility studies will find this contract particularly advantageous. The opportunity to collaborate with DEFRA and Water Resources East (WRE) Limited could also open doors for future projects and partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

The contract is for terms of reference for a study to develop a proposal for a smart farming trial within the Cambridge Region a brief description of the contract's subject matter. The work is to be carried out in Cambridge area which falls under Water Resources East.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b68ab3-c4a4-432a-82c1-56370314e9ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,764 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,764 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 5SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Pilgrims with Ightham |
| Westminster constituency | Tonbridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATER RESOURCES EAST (WRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b68ab3-c4a4-432a-82c1-56370314e9ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b68ab3-c4a4-432a-82c1-56370314e9ac
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f2edcd6a-d62c-43d2-b2c8-81aa51ea5167
  RFQ Smart Farming WRE Response
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/0a200197-6d95-461f-93b2-46f08f27361b
  WRE Technical proposal - smart farming
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/7bad9daf-b956-4963-b234-83b0bca9ef78
  Order Form EA Standard Goods & Services Terms and Conditions Smart Farming

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