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title: "UKRI 5260 FRUITSENSE-K -- Earth Observation for Resilient Kiwifruit Orchards"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3cf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-10-27"
---

# UKRI 5260 FRUITSENSE-K -- Earth Observation for Resilient Kiwifruit Orchards

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3cf

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## Summary

The procurement process for UKRI 5260 FRUITSENSE-K focuses on the adaptation of the FruitSense platform to assess kiwifruit vine health and stress in New Zealand orchards. UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is the contracting authority for this project. The contract, awarded to the University of Southampton, falls under the agricultural services category and was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, as it is below the threshold. The award, dated 9th October 2025, is active and the contract is valued at £29,750 with a completion date set for 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the agricultural technology field, particularly those specialising in Earth observation and orchard management systems, to expand their services internationally. Companies with expertise in adapting technologies to different geographical and environmental contexts stand to gain from similar contracts, potentially leading to collaborative ventures in widespread agricultural innovation. Large enterprises or those with robust research capabilities, akin to the University of Southampton, are well-suited to compete for these opportunities, which can facilitate growth and expansion into overseas markets.

## Notice

Adaptation of the FruitSense platform, originally developed for Australian orchards, to assess kiwifruit vine health and stress in New Zealand orchards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068386-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 08:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068386-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068386-2025
  27th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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