# RDE 396 - Research proposal into the implementation of BEID into the Farming

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by RPA.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [RPA](/buyers/rpa/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Harper Adams University](/suppliers/harper-adams-university/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £49,962
- Award date: 22 August 2023
- Published: 10 November 2023
- Contract start: 1 September 2023
- Contract end: 30 April 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: fd59a171-5872-4f15-84b1-f5d4d5b4a6e6-697140
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e054cf9-0511-4a12-abe7-bd48ac616dc1

## Description

To test the applied use of LF \(Low Frequency\) and UHF \(Ultra High Frequency\) technology in BEID\. Primary areas of interest are readability, accuracy of read, and application of technology in real life situations, we are proposing to work with a minimum of 5 farms from across the different sectors, 2 abattoirs and 1 livestock market\. The contract was awarded by RPA\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd59a171-5872-4f15-84b1-f5d4d5b4a6e6-697140)