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title: "SBRI - AGRI-FOOD TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE FUND"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b3c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-03-04"
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# SBRI - AGRI-FOOD TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE FUND

Buyer: SBRI CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b3c7

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## Summary

The SBRI Centre of Excellence, based in Wrexham, has initiated the "SBRI - AGRI-FOOD TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE FUND" tender, focusing on agricultural services within the UK region (UKL). The current procurement stage is active, with the submission period ending on 29th November 2024. This open procedure targets innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in Welsh agriculture and agri-food supply chains, ultimately delivering environmental benefits and driving the transition to Net Zero. The project aligns with the Welsh Government’s broader Innovation Strategy and Agri-Tech action plan, prioritising accelerated growth in Welsh Agri-Tech capabilities, productivity gains, environmental benefits, and educational development within the agricultural sector.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in agricultural services, Agri-Tech solutions, and technology-driven innovations. The fund’s focus on producing economic and environmental gains, alongside fostering technological advancements, provides a robust platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure government support. Firms capable of delivering innovative agricultural solutions, promoting sustainability, and leveraging technology to enhance productivity are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The non-negotiable terms of the contract and the emphasis on competitive pricing underscore the importance of strategic planning and excellence in delivery for interested bidders.

## Notice

In 2023, the Welsh Government published an Innovation Strategy for Wales. Innovation in food and Agri-Tech was seen as a key part of Wales' future economic development within this document. In late 2023, the Welsh Government published an Agri-tech action plan for Wales. The development and adoption of Agri-Tech and Precision Agri-Tech is a strategic area of growth for the Welsh economy and one that the Welsh Government deems requiring of focussed attention and a road map for development. The action plan has four priorities: 1. Accelerate Home Grown Welsh Agri-Tech Capabilities. 2. Drive on-farm adoption to achieve productivity and efficiencies (incl. Environmental) gains 'more for less'. 3. Deliver environmental benefits and help transition to Net Zero. 4. Support educational and skills development to equip future and existing agricultural professionals to exploit Agri-Tech to its fullest. The Vision for the Food and Drink Industry from 2021 outlines a broad Vision and Mission for the future development of the Food and Drink Industry, and include economic growth and productivity improvement, benefitting people and society with emphasis on fair work and environmental sustainability, and raising the reputation of the Food and Drink industry. Technology and Innovation are identified as a key lever in delivering sustainable growth to the food and drink industry in Wales, and so providing a key market for agricultural produce in Wales. Food is a key part of the Foundational Economy, and the Foundational Economy objectives are embedded in the Vision, as well as in the policies and strategies from across Welsh Government that will support its delivery such as public health, communities, sustainability, the circular economy, decarbonisation, trade, skills, and tourism. In addition, the activities detailed below support other Welsh Government initiatives such as the Economic Action Plan. The Food Foundation Sector has been defined to cover all parts of the food and drink supply chain.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This challenge seeks innovations that lead to increased efficiency, productivity and sustainability in Welsh agriculture and agri-food supply chains, delivering environmental benefits and accelerating the transition to Net Zero.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007798-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SBRI CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | WREXHAM |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL13 7TD |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Brynyffynnon |
| Westminster constituency | Wrexham |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007798-2025
- 4 Nov 2024 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035673-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://sdi.click/sbriagrifood
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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