AwardedAwarded 23 October 2025
Smart Farming Trials
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Central government
In brief
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs awarded environmental work to Water Resources East (Wre) Limited on 23 October 2025.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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 funding would be used to fund 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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Water Resources East (Wre) Limited | £299,967 | 24 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
| Water Resources East (Wre) Limited | £299,967 | Awarded 6 October 2025 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 062726-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 064179-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 069217-2025
About the buyer
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From notice 062726-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 October 2025, last updated 29 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.