--- title: "Invitation to develop a horticulture control software platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55cd13a4-7c38-41d8-8718-4386dd096f1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55cd13a4-7c38-41d8-8718-4386dd096f1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55cd13a4-7c38-41d8-8718-4386dd096f1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55cd13a4-7c38-41d8-8718-4386dd096f1c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VERTICALLY URBAN LIMITED" published: "2022-09-27" --- # Invitation to develop a horticulture control software platform Buyer: VERTICALLY URBAN LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55cd13a4-7c38-41d8-8718-4386dd096f1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55cd13a4-7c38-41d8-8718-4386dd096f1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55cd13a4-7c38-41d8-8718-4386dd096f1c.json) ## Summary The Vertically Urban Limited has issued a tender titled "Invitation to develop a horticulture control software platform" in the industry category of Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products. The procurement stage is currently open. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2022, with a contract period from October 31, 2022, to February 28, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold). This tender presents an opportunity for software specialists to participate in the development of a horticulture control software platform. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software development and solutions related to agriculture, farming, or forestry products are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The project involves expanding features such as image recognition and machine learning integration to achieve commercial viability. ## Notice VU are in the process of expanding the company's core offer (horticulture lighting) to include expanded controls, software, and sensing technology. Many of these developments will include both wired and wireless options VU are searching for a software specialist to fulfil elements of this project, in the form of an intelligent cloud-based portal. Prototype hardware has been developed by VU. Beta phase cloud-based software is in development (completion September 2022) by an external software specialist. The documentation will be made available to the successful applicant. The objective of the project is to take the beta phase system and to expand features to reach commercial viability. Features to include but not limited to extensive image recognition, machine learning (ML) integration and operations management tools. Further details of the requirements and scope of the proposed project will be provided on completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) agreed and signed by both Vertically Urban Limited and the applicant. Details will include: Screenshots/functionality of beta phase software Feature scope Further written description Applications will be submitted through Contracts Finder, through the link below https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce74a25-dadb-41d6-97a2-bbb54de84133 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce74a25-dadb-41d6-97a2-bbb54de84133 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | VERTICALLY URBAN LIMITED | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS25 6FB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Sherburn in Elmet | | Westminster constituency | Selby | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 27 Sep 2022 at 15:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce74a25-dadb-41d6-97a2-bbb54de84133 - 20 Sep 2022 at 13:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce74a25-dadb-41d6-97a2-bbb54de84133 - 20 Sep 2022 at 12:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce74a25-dadb-41d6-97a2-bbb54de84133 - 20 Sep 2022 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce74a25-dadb-41d6-97a2-bbb54de84133 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce74a25-dadb-41d6-97a2-bbb54de84133 27th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94988bab-fbf9-4d0c-807e-ff91a4b3d420 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a48a73a-cdac-4264-acc0-0a0417c182b2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70d743b4-7214-41b8-b099-5a8e4a2848b2 ## Notice URLs - http://www.verticallyurban.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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