Problem Statement: Smart Beehive Management and Monitoring S...

RFP Number:                       TFCS-RFP-2024-007

Issuance Date:                     Monday (November 4, 2024)

Deadline for Receipt of Questions 05:00 pm, Wednesday (28/11/2024) (Ramallah local Time)

Deadline for Offers:            05:00 pm, Sunday (01/12/2024) (Ramallah local Time)

Description:            

Tasdeer intends to support Palestine Technopark recently established research and innovation technology park aimed at supporting the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the OPTs to step into a facilitatory role. Through Palestine Technopark, a range of production, managerial, marketing, technical or operational problems facing Palestinian businesses will be identified and connected to professors and researchers within universities who are able and willing to engage and provide solutions to resolve these problems based on research, and on a commercial and sustainable basis. The assignment aims to promote the intervention and document the process through the first 6 months of implementation.  

For:                             Trade Facilitation and Customs Support Programme (Tasdeer)

Funded By:               UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

Implemented By:      Cowater International

Point of Contact:    Workstream 2 Lead or HR & Operations Department – [email protected] – +972597651165

Tasdeer and Palestine Technopark are inviting proposals from university academics in the West Bank to design and/or develop proof-of-concept prototypes. The goal is to deliver a prototype addressing the problem statement provided by a local company within 3 months.

 

Al-Andalus Apiary For honey Production is facing challenges in managing beekeeping operations efficiently due to traditional manual methods that are time-consuming and often incomplete. The company aims to transition to a more technologically advanced approach by implementing a smart beehive management system, including a mobile application and connected devices that monitor the health and productivity of beehives in real-time.

Problem Description: The current beekeeping processes involve manual note-taking, monitoring, and decision-making, which are inefficient and prone to errors. There is a need for a system that can automate the monitoring and management of beehives, ensuring accurate data collection and providing insights that can improve the overall efficiency of beekeeping operations.

Proposed Solution: The proposed solution involves developing and implementing a smart beehive management system that includes the following features:

IoT-Based Monitoring:

Integration of sensors to monitor key parameters within the beehives such as temperature, humidity, and hive weight.

Real-time tracking of beehive location using GPS to prevent theft and monitor movements.

Collection of data on bee activity, including hive buzzing and brood conditions.

Mobile Application - "Manhali":

A mobile app that allows beekeepers to log and monitor all beekeeping activities, replacing manual processes.

Features include tracking the condition of hives, queens, honey production, and monitoring for pests like Varroa mites.

The app serves as a decision support tool, providing insights and recommendations based on comprehensive data analysis.

Cloud-Based Data Management:

Data collected from the beehives is stored and processed in the cloud, enabling access to historical data, trends, and analytics.

The platform will support Android and iOS devices, ensuring accessibility for beekeepers.

 

Objective: To develop and implement a smart, technology-driven solution that automates the management of beekeeping operations, enhances decision-making, and improves the overall productivity and safety of beehives.

Value: This solution is expected to significantly increase the efficiency of beekeeping operations, reduce manual errors, and improve the quality and quantity of honey production. By leveraging modern technology, Al-Manar Beekeeping Company can ensure sustainable growth and maintain a competitive edge in the beekeeping industry.

 

• A working proof of concept within a period of 3 - 4 months
• The proof of concept should include:
• Documentation of the design
• A workable product
• A mobile App / Web Access to the system

 

Questions regarding the technical or administrative requirements of this RFP may be submitted no later than 05:00 pm, Wednesday (28/11/2024) (Ramallah local Time) by email to [email protected]. Questions must be submitted in writing; phone calls will not be accepted. Questions and requests for clarification and the responses thereto that Cowater believes may be of interest to other offerors will be circulated to all RFP recipients who have indicated an interest in bidding.

 

Only the written answers issued by Cowater will be considered official and carry weight in the RFP process and subsequent evaluation. Any verbal information received from employees of Cowater, or any other entity should not be considered as an official response to any questions regarding this RFP.

 

Offers must be received no later than 05:00 pm, Sunday (01/12/2024) (Ramallah local Time). Offers received after this date or time will be considered late and will be considered only at the discretion of Cowater.

 

To see the full RFP file, please download it here