---
title: "Smart Agricultural Research Centre Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0586fd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)"
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# Smart Agricultural Research Centre Development

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0586fd

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in Nottingham, UK, has concluded a procurement process titled "Smart Agricultural Research Centre Development". The tender, identified as 2923, was intended for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a cutting-edge modular vertical farming system. The process followed an open procedure method and was part of an award phase by 12 January 2026. The contract was awarded to Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC, with activities scheduled from 25 November 2025 to 31 March 2031. The primary industry category was services, specifically targeting the agricultural sector within the UKF14 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural and horticultural services, particularly those capable of contributing to advanced research projects in controlled environment agriculture. Firms focusing on innovation, technology-driven systems, and precision agriculture would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Businesses that provide ancillary support services such as training, after-sales support, and sustainability initiatives can also benefit by aligning with the current needs of public research institutions like NTU, fostering growth through strategic partnerships.

## Notice

The design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art modular vertical farming system. This infrastructure will support a wide range of academic and commercial research projects in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), with a strong emphasis on flexibility, modularity, and precision control.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002283-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £459,266 |
| Lots value | £459,266 |
| Awards value | £456,771 |
| Contracts value | £456,771 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIGHT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002283-2026
- 23 Oct 2025 at 15:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067921-2025
- 4 Sep 2025 at 15:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054046-2025
- 13 Aug 2025 at 11:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048379-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002283-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067921-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054046-2025
  4th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048379-2025
  13th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://lightsciencetechnologiesholdings.com/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96864&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ntu.ac.uk/

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