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title: "030-0621T"
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# 030-0621T

Buyer: AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c110a0ae-43e3-4ef3-9166-b4a8db4be209

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## Summary

The Agri-EPI Centre Limited is inviting bids for the procurement of fixed wing VTOL UAV drones as part of its broader agricultural initiatives. This tender, identified as "030-0621T", was published on 18th June 2021 and is classified under the agricultural industry category. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having a total value of £180,000. The contract period commenced on 8th July 2021 and will extend until 30th June 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, compliant with regulations for contracts below threshold, emphasising broad participation.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for suppliers specializing in UAV drone technology, particularly those with experience in agricultural applications. Businesses that can deliver innovative and efficient solutions for environmental monitoring in fruit orchards or other agricultural settings, both within the UK and internationally, may find this tender especially suited to their capabilities. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, broadening the scope for participation in this lucrative sector.

## Notice

Agri-EPI Centre is seeking bids from qualified and experienced suppliers of fixed wing VTOL UAV drones (not a quadcopter), for the purposes of a variety of fruit orchard use-cases and other agricultural or related environments, for either its own needs or as required by our associated farm networks and clientele for use in the UK and potentially globally on any research or innovation sites as applicable. ITT documents only available from www.ne1procurmentservices.com Additional information: ITT documents are only available from the following e-tendering portal website www.ne1procurementservices.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ce66dd-6917-437b-ba38-ec0e67c56971 |
| 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 | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | EH26 0BA |
| 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 | VANTAGE UAV |

## 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 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ce66dd-6917-437b-ba38-ec0e67c56971
- 18 Jun 2021 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509220c9-8a7d-404a-90a6-1f76ee00a695

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ce66dd-6917-437b-ba38-ec0e67c56971
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509220c9-8a7d-404a-90a6-1f76ee00a695
  18th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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