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title: "1. Supply of two Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) spraying equipment and 2. Consultancy services support for associated Operating Safety Case development"
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# 1. Supply of two Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) spraying equipment and 2. Consultancy services support for associated Operating Safety Case development

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2d18503-e4b1-4852-b035-4add9d11630b

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has completed a procurement process to acquire two unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for spraying equipment along with consultancy services for the associated Operating Safety Case development. This opportunity, identified under reference CR2024/25/057, falls under the agricultural spraying machinery industry category and covers further classifications such as unmanned aerial vehicles and safety consultancy services. It focused on the location of GU10 4LH, and the procurement was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold. The tender went through the award stage, with contracts being signed on 16th January 2025, and ending on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in UAV technology, agricultural machinery, or consultancy services in operational safety cases are well-suited to compete. The awardees for the contracts are Autospray Systems Ltd for Lot 1 valued at £40,400, DRONE AG LIMITED for Lot 2 valued at £18,000, and Ajuno Ltd for Lot 3 valued at £14,300. SMEs can leverage this procurement to establish themselves in the burgeoning field of agricultural UAVs and safety consultancy, fostering innovation and expanding their market footprint.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking quotations for (i) supply and delivery of two spraying UAVs and (ii) consultancy support for the associated Operating Safety Case development, in accordance with the attached Request for Quotation. Note this requirement is divided into 3 (three) Lots and suppliers may quote for one or more Lots. Additional information: Please express your interest in this RFQ in order to allow us to notify you of any questions we may receive and the answers given. Expressions of interest and/or any questions regarding this RFQ should be made by email to procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 15.00 hrs on Tuesday 19 November 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b49e74-6855-46e2-889c-8c3b62fbfe61 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,700 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AJUNO; AUTOSPRAY SYSTEMS; DRONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 16400000 - Spraying machinery for agriculture or horticulture
- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 20:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b49e74-6855-46e2-889c-8c3b62fbfe61
- 12 Nov 2024 at 02:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d8392e-ef55-4306-b045-2d7cdafeb927

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b49e74-6855-46e2-889c-8c3b62fbfe61
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d8392e-ef55-4306-b045-2d7cdafeb927
  12th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad18bcff-f451-467d-98dd-e8a09e621e97
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0aae07b8-f0a0-4491-a905-691168022399
  Scope & Spec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95abe8b9-63a1-48ac-b2f7-48f72fd3b33a
  Purchase Order Ts&Cs

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