AI-Driven Drones and Robotics for Wilding Conifer Control and Green Methanol Production

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RFx ID :	32620965
Tender Name :	AI-Driven Drones and Robotics for Wilding Conifer Control and Green Methanol Production
Reference # :
Open Date :	Monday, 3 November 2025 8:30 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Monday, 3 November 2025 8:30 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type :	Award Notice (AN)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	70000000 - Farming and Fishing and Forestry and Wildlife Contracting Services 77000000 - Environmental Services
Regions:	Canterbury
Exemption Reason :	14.9.e Prototype
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	DOC Procurement Team tenders@doc.govt.nz N/A
Agency Address :

Development of AI-guided drones and robotic woodchippers for wilding conifer control and green methanol production for revenue generation.

This tender has been awarded to:

• CarbonLab Group New Zealand Limited

Exemption under rule: 14.9.e Prototype

Further Award Information:
Agency name: Department of Conservation
Agency address: Level 3, Grand Central, 161 Cashel Street, Christchurch
Successful supplier’s name: CarbonLab Group New Zealand Limited
Successful supplier’s address: 15 Millhaven Place, Casebrook, Christchurch 8051
Successful supplier’s New Zealand Business Number (NZBN): 9429052190612
Description of the services or goods: Development of AI-guided drones and robotic woodchippers for wilding conifer control and green methanol production for revenue generation.
Date the contract was awarded: 10 September 2025
Duration of the contract including any extension/renewal options: 20 weeks
Expected spend under the contract (GST exclusive): $ 100,000
Type of procurement process: Selective procurement (sole source)
Exemption justification: As per New Zealand Government Procurement Rule 14.9.e - (Prototype)

Award Date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Monday, 3 November 2025 8:47 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)