Published date: 12 November 2024

This notice was replaced on 31 March 2025

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 31 March 2025)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Spraying machinery for agriculture or horticulture - 16400000

  • Unmanned aerial vehicles - 35613000

  • Safety consultancy services - 79417000

Location of contract

GU10 4LH

Value of contract

£75,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

CR2024/25/057

Published date

12 November 2024

Closing date

21 November 2024

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

29 November 2024

Contract end date

20 March 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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.

More information

Attachments

Additional text

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

About the buyer

Contact name

Geoffrey McCatty

Address

620 Bristol Business Park
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
England

Telephone

03000674419

Email

geoffrey.mccatty@forestryengland.uk