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Smart Farming Trials

Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
299967.4 GBP
Published
07 Oct 2025, 08:58
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
20 Oct 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
90700000 - Environmental services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
WATER RESOURCES EAST (WRE) LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Smart farming is defined by the Environment Agency, as 'the use of technologies and data-driven systems to improve efficiency and sustainability in agricultural production'. Employing smart farming technologies and the latest developments in data and systems for water resources in agriculture, would allow the sector to both maximise water availability and efficiency of application. This project is for the trials of smart farming technologies, giving vital information for farming businesses, and a greater understanding of those setting policy, wider water users and the environment.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Smart Farming Trials

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