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title: "037-0721T Light Duty Agricultural Robotics Development Platform"
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# 037-0721T Light Duty Agricultural Robotics Development Platform

Buyer: AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4ea279f-e4ad-4471-8bd2-c8a0d94fcfe0

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## Summary

The Agri-EPI Centre Limited, based in Roslin, Scotland, is conducting a procurement process for the "037-0721T Light Duty Agricultural Robotics Development Platform." The procurement falls under the agricultural industry category and is currently in the Award stage. The total contract value is £180,000, with a contract period commencing on 2nd October 2021 and concluding on 5th September 2023. The initial tender period closed on 27th August 2021, and the procurement method adopted was an open procedure, which allows for broader participation from suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in robotics, agricultural technology, and those with capabilities in developing innovative components and support systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurer is keen on integrating third-party components into the platform. Companies with expertise in developing non-navigational sensors and actuators will find this procurement especially relevant for growth and development in the agricultural technology sector.

## Notice

Agri-EPI Centre is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers for a light-duty rugged field robot. This will be used for product development and operational tests with associates who do not operate their own robotics platform and are developing components or support systems and methods. For our initial and immediate requirement, we are seeking to acquire what will be regarded as a platform rather than a full agricultural system, with the intention that non-navigational sensors, actuators, and additional functions will be integrated by third parties for their own development. Therefore, a key principle of this platform is that it is supplied with the intention of being open to integration of additional software and hardware components without the need for the direct interaction of the platform OEM. ITT documents are only available to download from the following website: www.ne1procurementservices.com Additional information: ITT documents are only available via the following website:- www.ne1procurementservices.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b86f3a-bc6f-4b19-9520-441a3c735e0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 5 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH25 9RG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Midlothian West |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROBOTRIKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b86f3a-bc6f-4b19-9520-441a3c735e0b
- 28 Jul 2021 at 18:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dacc8e8-7b93-4e4b-bd24-d9a125078add

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b86f3a-bc6f-4b19-9520-441a3c735e0b
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dacc8e8-7b93-4e4b-bd24-d9a125078add
  28th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://agri-epicentre.com/

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