Published date: 7 May 2024

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.


Closing: 24 June 2024, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£6,000,000

Procurement reference

BIP859858868

Published date

7 May 2024

Closing date

24 June 2024

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

5 August 2024

Contract end date

3 August 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The ADOPT fund aims to support on-farm trials to evaluate tools, technology, systems, and approaches that can enhance the profitability, productivity, and sustainability of farmers, growers, and foresters in England. The funding aligns with the broader goals of the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP), with a specific focus on 1-to-2-year projects that meet these criteria:

Innovative Solutions: Funding is provided for practices or technologies that aren't widely used but show potential to improve farm productivity and sustainability.

Farmer-Led: Projects are centred on groups led by farmers.

Collaborative: They involve cooperation among farmers, industry, and researchers.

Scientifically Grounded: Trials are based on rigorous scientific methods with detailed measurement and recording.

Knowledge Sharing: Projects are open to sharing results and lessons learned with others.

Innovate UK oversees the scope of competitions and project eligibility

More information

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About the buyer

Address

Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
UK

Telephone

+441793867000

Email

corporateprocurement@ukri.org