Scope
Reference
STA10264
Description
Procurement of Livestock Methane measuring devices (Sniffers) and associated services; e.g. maintenance
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- 261260 EUR excluding VAT
- 313512 EUR including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 2 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
The option to extend for a two 12-month periods. If required, this allows for ongoing maintenance and software support.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
If required, the purchase of more equipment and associated services.
CPV classifications
- 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
A market review of methane sniffer technologies was conducted in September 2025. The assessment focused on commercially available systems at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9, suitable for deployment in commercial farm environments. Essential requirements being
• Accuracy and repeatability of gas measurements
• Dust and water resistance at IP65 and durability for operation in dairy housing environments
• Proven temperature range operational stability for UK farm setups
• Low maintenance burden and minimal need for operational recalibration
• Online technical support for operational and software queries
• Remote monitoring capability to enable continuous data collection and integration
The products to be purchased are determined to be the only option meeting the full set of essential requirements tested and proven as suitable for use in the applicable harsh environments of cattle sheds with appropriate operating resistance to water and dust
Supplier
Tecnosens S.p.A.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCL-5729-LCHL
Via Vergnano, 16
Brescia
21525
Italy
Email: info@tecnosens.it
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHX-8363-MBBV
Middlemarch Business Park, Siskin Parkway East
Coventry
CV3 4PE
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Website: http://www.ahdb.org.uk
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government