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    ContractsAphid Forecasting and Climate-Informed Pest Modeling for UK Agriculture
    Awarded contract

    Aphid Forecasting and Climate-Informed Pest Modeling for UK Agriculture

    Awarded
    £35k
    Published 6 Nov 2026

    Develop aphid forecasting and climate-integrated pest modeling technologies to help UK farmers predict and manage aphid infestations more effectively.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 6 Nov 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £35k
    Published 6 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £35,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • RR
      ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    6 November 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks solutions for developing advanced aphid forecasting systems and climate-informed pest modeling tools specifically designed for UK agricultural applications. The project (reference 2627) aims to help farmers predict aphid infestations and optimize pest management strategies by integrating climate data with biological models. Suppliers should have expertise in agricultural pest science, climate modeling, data analytics, or digital farming technologies. The solution should enable early warning systems, reduce pesticide use, and improve crop yields by providing timely, location-specific pest forecasting guidance to UK farmers.

    Track record

    38 awards · 26 winners
    Open field

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07b5f5

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