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title: "3D Xray CT scanner and 3D laser sorter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05883a"
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# 3D Xray CT scanner and 3D laser sorter

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05883a

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, has concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of a 3D Xray CT scanner and a 3D laser sorting machine aimed at evaluating and grading seed quality. The contract was awarded to PhenoKey B.V., a specialist SME from the Netherlands, under a direct award process due to the unique capabilities and lack of viable alternatives. The procurement, classified under the "Agricultural machinery" and "Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products" categories, was completed in August 2025 with a contract period commencing on 2 September 2025 and ending on 1 September 2030. The equipment will be used across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the advanced agricultural machinery sector, particularly those involved in developing high-tech solutions for forestry and farming. The contract underscores the demand for integrated and innovative technologies that combine phenotyping and sorting capabilities, highlighting opportunities for entities specialising in imaging, algorithm development, and equipment manufacturing. Businesses capable of meeting these criteria have the potential to find growth through advancing their product offerings within the UK and similar markets requiring highly tailor-made technological solutions.

## Notice

Purchase of a 3D Xray scanner which can be used to analyse seed quality and 3D laser seed sorting machine, which can be used to optically grade and sort seeds

### Procurement Information

Absence of viable alternatives due to highly specialized, integrated nature of this requirement. No other supplier offers a ready-to-deploy ecosystem combining 3D phenotyping and direct trait-based sorting. No other supplier offers the necessary algorithms to operate such technologies, especially for forestry seeds. Off-the-shelf components or manual integration approaches do not meet performance, calibration, or regulatory requirements. Functional interoperability between imaging and sorting modules is unique to this system and cannot be externally replicated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050207-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,247,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHENOKEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 13:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050207-2025
- 14 Aug 2025 at 15:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048881-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050207-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048881-2025
  14th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phenokey.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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