--- title: "Data hosting and analytics/forecasting services to demonstrate the usefulness of sensor network technologies, weather data and Earth Observation data in the production of cacao in Colombia" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9aa631ce-1dfd-4396-88ac-89db7b49caf6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9aa631ce-1dfd-4396-88ac-89db7b49caf6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aa631ce-1dfd-4396-88ac-89db7b49caf6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aa631ce-1dfd-4396-88ac-89db7b49caf6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED" published: "2018-11-28" --- # Data hosting and analytics/forecasting services to demonstrate the usefulness of sensor network technologies, weather data and Earth Observation data in the production of cacao in Colombia Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9aa631ce-1dfd-4396-88ac-89db7b49caf6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9aa631ce-1dfd-4396-88ac-89db7b49caf6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aa631ce-1dfd-4396-88ac-89db7b49caf6.json) ## Summary The Satellite Applications Catapult Limited is seeking tenders for a project titled "Data hosting and analytics/forecasting services to demonstrate the usefulness of sensor network technologies, weather data, and Earth Observation data in the production of cacao in Colombia". This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as platform interconnectivity software. The tender period ends on 29th November 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 3rd December 2018 and continue until 31st March 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £90,000, and it follows an open procurement method which is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, data services, and research and development, particularly in the context of agricultural technology. Enterprises with expertise in Earth Observation, sensor networks, and related consultancy services would find this an ideal contract to pursue. The collaboration aims to enhance cocoa farm management and could lead to innovative solutions that improve productivity in the agricultural sector, offering a competitive edge to adept service providers in this domain. ## Notice The Catapult is opening this opportunity to interested UK parties, who wish to support the demonstration of how Earth Observation (EO) and in-field sensor networks (e.g. soil moisture measurement, weather stations) can be coupled with web/mobile phone applications and expert knowledge to deliver improved cocoa farm management. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d83e01-335c-420a-aa1d-8bc3c7c75955 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 28 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0QR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package - 48215000 - Networking developers' software package - 48216000 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software package - 72300000 - Data services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2018 at 16:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d83e01-335c-420a-aa1d-8bc3c7c75955 - 21 Nov 2018 at 15:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d83e01-335c-420a-aa1d-8bc3c7c75955 - 8 Nov 2018 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d83e01-335c-420a-aa1d-8bc3c7c75955 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d83e01-335c-420a-aa1d-8bc3c7c75955 28th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19a8b81a-7267-4a82-85ea-3ad7bfc3d5fe Request for Quotation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80ff9970-7d74-4c4f-b15f-06d42c133bce Terms & Conditions of Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4361595-0704-4847-b8ed-0592c5f0d2f0 Q&A generated in the process - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ea29432-2bef-4cf2-9958-a4d9f9a8fdb0 Additional Q&A raised during the process ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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