LeaderBrand LaserTech Project

Details

Tender Closed
RFx ID :	34199865
Tender Name :	LeaderBrand LaserTech Project
Reference # :
Open Date :	Wednesday, 1 April 2026 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Wednesday, 1 April 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type :	Award Notice (AN)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	84101500 - Development assistance
Regions:	Gisborne
Exemption Reason :	Other Exemption
Justification :	Opt-out: Conditional Grant. Weighting included in fund objective.
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Venessa Steyn 048940388
Agency Address :	NEW ZEALAND

This project will trial Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder technology to control weeds in LeaderBrand crops. The LaserWeeder uses advanced cameras and precision lasers to eliminate weeds without chemicals, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional methods.

This tender has been awarded to:

• Leaderbrand Produce Limited - 346, Lytton Road, Awapuni, Gisborne, 4010, NEW ZEALAND

Exemption under rule: Other Exemption - Opt-out: Conditional Grant. Weighting included in fund objective.

Further Award Information:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/funding-rural-support/sustainable-food-fibre-futures/primary-sector-investment-projects

Award Date: Friday, 20 February 2026 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Tuesday, 2 June 2026 12:21 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)