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title: "CLAWS (Concentrated Light Autonomous Weeding and Scouting) Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ecb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# CLAWS (Concentrated Light Autonomous Weeding and Scouting) Unit

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ecb

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government authority, has completed the procurement process for the "CLAWS (Concentrated Light Autonomous Weeding and Scouting) Unit." This contract involves the supply of an autonomous, solar-powered weeding machine designed to eliminate weeds using concentrated light. The procurement was conducted under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, with the award status marked as active. The contract, valued at £134,673 excluding VAT, commenced on 5th February 2026 and will conclude on 5th February 2027. The award notice was published on 27th February 2026, and the procurement falls within the agricultural and forestry products industry category, located primarily in the UK regions of Bristol and Shropshire.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the agricultural technology sector. Businesses that specialise in innovative agricultural equipment, particularly those focusing on sustainability and automation, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Earth Rover Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, can leverage their expertise in developing smart farming solutions to meet the evolving demands of modern agriculture. Engaging with projects such as this can bolster industry reputation and drive product advancement within the agricultural and environmental management sectors.

## Notice

The supply of an autonomous solar powered weeding machine which kills weeds with concentrated light.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018123-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £134,673 |

## Status

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

## 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 | EARTH ROVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 16:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018123-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018123-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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