--- title: "SBRI - Agri-Food Tech Contracts for Innovation Cymru Phase 1 Challenge" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162971" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-162971" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162971.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162971.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SBRI CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE" published: "2026-03-17" --- # SBRI - Agri-Food Tech Contracts for Innovation Cymru Phase 1 Challenge Buyer: SBRI CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162971 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-162971) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162971.json) ## Summary The SBRI Centre of Excellence has launched a tender titled "SBRI - Agri-Food Tech Contracts for Innovation Cymru Phase 1 Challenge," focusing on services in the agricultural industry sector. The tender is open under the procurement method "open," inviting bids that advance research and development in the agri-food tech space. Located in Wrexham, the invitation aims to bolster the Welsh agriculture sector through innovative practices. Key dates include a tender closing period on 24th April 2026 and an award deadline on 11th May 2026. The tender falls under the "tender" stage, with eligibility criteria emphasising innovation and compliance with relevant legislation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural services, research, consultancy, and experimental development. Companies with expertise in agri-tech and precision farming may find this contract particularly advantageous for growth, with the Welsh Government's strategic focus on enhancing home-grown capabilities and driving on-farm adoption. The challenge also welcomes consortia, making it suitable for collaborative entities aiming to achieve environmental benefits and transition to Net Zero. Businesses that prioritise scalability and innovation while addressing potential risks and impacts are poised to compete effectively. ## Notice It is the ambition of the Welsh Government to develop a thriving and confident agriculture sector in Wales built around innovation and growth, to rise to the challenges we face and make most of the opportunities available. In July 2025 the Welsh Government published its Sustainable Farming Scheme designed to ensure Welsh Government support for agriculture in Wales delivers against the four Sustainable Land Management objectives of the Agriculture (Wales) Act:- Produce food and other goods in a sustainable manner- Mitigate and adapt to climate change- Maintain and enhance the resilience of ecosystems and the benefits they provide- Conserve and enhance the countryside and cultural resources, promote public access to and engagement with them, and to sustain the Welsh language and promote and facilitate its use.Innovation will play a key role in delivering this scheme. In 2023, the Welsh Government published an Innovation Strategy for Wales. Innovation in food and Agri-Food Tech was seen as a key part of Wales's future economic development. 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 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.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=162971. Please see attached brief papers for more information on this challenge.(WA Ref:162971)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162971 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials - 77100000 - Agricultural services - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2026 at 11:01 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162971 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://sbri.simplydo.co.uk/challenges/69a99c69c558b3b92567aa87?utm-link=69b92552b64421e848ee1b06 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=162971 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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