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UKRI 5260 FRUITSENSE-K — Earth Observation for Resilient Kiwifruit Orchards

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: UKRI 5260 FRUITSENSE-K — Earth Observation for Resilient Kiwifruit Orchards

Contact Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
29750.0 GBP
Published
27 Oct 2025, 08:16
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
09 Oct 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
77100000 - Agricultural services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
University of Southampton
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Adaptation of the FruitSense platform, originally developed for Australian orchards, to assess kiwifruit vine health and stress in New Zealand orchards.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: UKRI 5260 FRUITSENSE-K — Earth Observation for Resilient Kiwifruit Orchards

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