Scope
Reference
UKRI 5260
Description
Adaptation of the FruitSense platform, originally developed for Australian orchards, to assess kiwifruit vine health and stress in New Zealand orchards.
Contract 1. UKRI 5260 FRUITSENSE-K — Earth Observation for Resilient Kiwifruit Orchards
Supplier
Contract value
- £29,750 excluding VAT
- £35,700 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 October 2025
Contract dates
- 10 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
University of Southampton
Murray Building (Bldg 58)
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
Email: p.c.white@southampton.ac.uk
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI 5260 FRUITSENSE-K - Earth Observation for Resilient Kiwifruit Orchards
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: UKRI 5260 FRUITSENSE-K - Earth Observation for Resilient Kiwifruit Orchards
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government