Expired contract

1. Supply of two Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) spraying equipment and 2. Consultancy services support for associated Operating Safety Case development

Details

Supplier(s)
Autospray Systems Ltd, DRONE AG LIMITED, Ajuno Ltd
Value
£72,700
Duration
2 months
Topic
Spraying machinery for agriculture or horticulture
Published
31 March 2025

Tender description

Forest Research is seeking quotations for (i) supply and delivery of two spraying UAVs and (ii) consultancy support for the associated Operating Safety Case development, in accordance with the attached Request for Quotation. Note this requirement is divided into 3 (three) Lots and suppliers may quote for one or more Lots. Additional information: Please express your interest in this RFQ in order to allow us to notify you of any questions we may receive and the answers given. Expressions of interest and/or any questions regarding this RFQ should be made by email to procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 15.00 hrs on Tuesday 19 November 2024

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date16 January 2025
  2. Completed: Award published31 March 2025
    Current notice
  3. Completed: Contract expiry date31 March 2025

About the buyer

The Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial department for forestry policy, with procurement run through its agencies, Forestry England and Forest Research, coordinated by a Bristol-based commercial team. Larger opportunities are advertised on the Panacea Procurement Portal and the Find a Tender Service. District offices handle smaller purchases locally through direct quotations. Frameworks, including the Crown Commercial Service, supply many everyday goods and services. Dynamic purchasing systems cover recurring work such as tree planting, civil engineering, fencing and wildlife management. Suppliers can register for these systems through the Panacea Procurement Portal at any time.

Procurement spend from central entities makes up 66% of overall UK public spend.

Over the past 5 years, most of the Forestry Commission's contract awards have been in agricultural and horticultural services, construction work and business services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 16400000 · Spraying machinery for agriculture or horticulture
  • 35613000 · Unmanned aerial vehicles
  • 79417000 · Safety consultancy services

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