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title: "LoRaWAN Technical Support for Farming Connect Demonstration Site Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028a70"
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# LoRaWAN Technical Support for Farming Connect Demonstration Site Project

Buyer: MENTER A BUSNES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028a70

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Menter a Busnes, which is seeking technical support for the "LoRaWAN Technical Support for Farming Connect Demonstration Site Project" in the information technology services sector. This open tender aims to maintain a network of LoRaWAN gateways across 18 demonstration sites in Wales. The contract is valued at £150,000, with a completion date indicated by the contract signed on 15 March 2021. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a competitive bidding period that has seen considerable interest from various suppliers.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in information technology services, particularly those with expertise in IoT (Internet of Things) technology, data analytics, and agricultural support solutions. Businesses looking to grow in this domain would benefit from the potential to provide services such as network maintenance, remote monitoring, and data visualisation. With established suppliers already in the mix, there is also a potential for partnerships or consortia, especially among SMEs who can deliver innovative solutions tailored to the needs of farming communities in Wales.

## Notice

As part of the Farming Connect Programme there are 18 demonstration sites located across Wales. LoRaWAN gateways (Multitech IP67, Lorix One and a RACK unit (sim cards) with public access) have been installed on all sites. All gateways are visible on the Things Network, there are also two sensors available at each site including Elsys.se ESM5k (Temp, Humidity, Light) and Elsys.se ELT-2-i (Soil & Air Temp). We need technical support to maintain the network of gateways across the demonstration site network, responsibilities include; 1. Provide maintenance including updating software and firmware on gateways and sensors as required (for reference detail of the gateways have been listed in this document previously) 2. Remotely monitor the network of gateways for issues and errors 3. Ensure all gateways are operational and communicating with sensors 4. If there are any maintenance or repairs needed the service provider would be expected to provide a report to Farming Connect on the services required and the estimated costs for undertaking the work (within the following timeline, respond to the issue within 48hrs, rectify the issue within 5 working days). 5. Offer on farm technical support (see map of all demonstration sites) and advice to Farming Connect staff and host farmers, this will also involve working with other organisations that collect and analyse data from the LoRaWAN infrastructure. 6. Able to provide advice and solutions on data visualisation and dashboards, allowing host farmers and consultants to view data in a meaningful way on their mobile devices 7. Provide technical support on sensor procurement and selection 8. Provide sensor set up support and configuration as required

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the Farming Connect Programme there are 18 demonstration sites located across Wales. LoRaWAN gateways (Multitech IP67, Lorix One and a RACK unit (sim cards) with public access) have been installed on all sites. All gateways are visible on the Things Network, there are also two sensors available at each site including Elsys.se ESM5k (Temp, Humidity, Light) and Elsys.se ELT-2-i (Soil & Air Temp). We need technical support to maintain the network of gateways across the demonstration site network, responsibilities include; 1. Provide maintenance including updating software and firmware on gateways and sensors as required (for reference detail of the gateways have been listed in this document previously) 2. Remotely monitor the network of gateways for issues and errors 3. Ensure all gateways are operational and communicating with sensors 4. If there are any maintenance or repairs needed the service provider would be expected to provide a report to Farming Connect on the services required and the estimated costs for undertaking the work (within the following timeline, respond to the issue within 48hrs, rectify the issue within 5 working days). 5. Offer on farm technical support (see map of all demonstration sites) and advice to Farming Connect staff and host farmers, this will also involve working with other organisations that collect and analyse data from the LoRaWAN infrastructure. 6. Able to provide advice and solutions on data visualisation and dashboards, allowing host farmers and consultants to view data in a meaningful way on their mobile devices 7. Provide technical support on sensor procurement and selection 8. Provide sensor set up support and configuration as required

Renewal: Option to extend for a further one year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012450-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MENTER A BUSNES |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | CEREDIGION |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3AH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadarn Fawr |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ANNWEN; ANTUR TEIFI; CLOUD ENERGY SOFTWARE; CORALEDGE LTD (THINGITUDE; CT4 EUROPE; DATACYMRU; EGIN CYFYNGEDIG; EVERYTHINGSCONNECTED; FOX TANGO ASSET PROTECTION; INTERNET PROJECTS; KARMIC SYNERGY; NETMORE IOT SOLUTIONS; TECHBRAIN CONSULTANCY; THULE SERVICES; VINDICO ICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2021 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012450-2021
- 14 Jan 2021 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000796-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.menterabusnes.co.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0860

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