Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c92-1720-72fb-b08b-35b6242b9e96/invitation-to-develop-a-horticulture-control-software-platform closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to develop a horticulture control software platform [Vertically Urban Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/vertically-urban-limited) Estimated value £100,000 Published 20 Sept 2022 Deadline Closed 30 Sept 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender VU are in the process of expanding the company's core offer (horticulture lighting) to include expanded controls, software, and sensing technology. Many of these developments will include both wired and wireless options VU are searching for a software specialist to fulfil elements of this project, in the form of an intelligent cloud-based portal. Prototype hardware has been developed by VU. Beta phase cloud-based software is in development (completion September 2022) by an external software specialist. The documentation will be made available to the successful applicant. The objective of the project is to take the beta phase system and to expand features to reach commercial viability. Features to include but not limited to extensive image recognition, machine learning (ML) integration and operations management tools. Further details of the requirements and scope of the proposed project will be provided on completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) agreed and signed by both Vertically Urban Limited and the applicant. Details will include: Screenshots/functionality of beta phase software ### Feature scope ### Further written description Applications will be submitted through Contracts Finder, through the link below [contractsfinder.service.gov.uk](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce74a25-dadb-41d6-97a2-bbb54de84133) ## CPV classification Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/55cd13a4-7c38-41d8-8718-4386dd096f1c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Vertically Urban Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/vertically-urban-limited) [Sector More Agriculture, farming & fishing products tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agriculture-farming-fishing) ## More tenders like this [Fruit vegetables – Fourniture de fruits et légumes frais · Centre Hospitalier Public du Cotentin · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8a72-710c-9e90-632969f5c67f/france-fruit-vegetables-fourniture-de-fruits-et-legumes-frais) [Vegetables, fruits and nuts – część I: sukcesywne dostawy ziemniaków I warzyw część II: sukcesywne dostawy owoców część III: sukcesywne dostawy wiśni, śliwek, truskawek, malin I borówek · Komenda Portu Wojennego Gdynia · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5321-72f0-a04f-e019df985722/poland-vegetables-fruits-and-nuts-czesc-i-sukcesywne-dostawy-ziemniakow-i) [Vegetables – Fourniture de LEGUMES ET PRODUITS D'ALIMENTATION GENERALE pour les besoins du CENTRE PENITENTIAIRE DE LUXEMBOURG à Schrassig pendant l'année 2027 · Centre pénitentiaire de Luxembourg · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-38ca-715d-ac7d-e32ebfd731ca/luxembourg-vegetables-fourniture-de-legumes-et-produits-dalimentation-gener) [Agricultural and horticultural products – „Периодични доставки на фуражи за селскостопански животни за нуждите на Земеделски институт /ЗИ/ Стара Загора, по три обособени позиции” · ЗЕМЕДЕЛСКИ ИНСТИТУТ - СТАРА ЗАГОРА · 15 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c84-70bf-9774-05e3a4cb88c4/bulgaria-agricultural-and-horticultural-products-periodicni-dostavki-na-fur) [Vegetables – Fourniture de légumes et alimentation générale · Centre pénitentiaire d'Uerschterhaff · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1066-71d2-993a-1e34ac67002f/luxembourg-vegetables-fourniture-de-legumes-et-alimentation-generale) [Trees – Raamovereenkomst "leveren bomen en vakbeplanting" Gemeente Veenendaal · Gemeente Veenendaal · 44 days left · 2 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-94fb-73c9-9d1c-a948f4aaee26/netherlands-trees-raamovereenkomst-leveren-bomen-en-vakbeplanting-gemeente)