Tender

Supply and delivery of 7 x multispectral imaging and 7 x video drones (UAVs)/sensors

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

11 Feb 2021 at 11:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of 14 drones, comprising seven multispectral imaging drones and seven video drones, aimed at enhancing forest surveying capabilities. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for specialist agricultural or forestry machinery, with an estimated contract value of £60,000. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 18th February 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 23rd February and conclude by 31st March 2021. The delivery address for the items specified is located in Farnham, England (GU10 4LH).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement process particularly accessible, as they are encouraged to submit quotations for any or all of the drone types requested. Given the focus on advanced surveying tools, companies with expertise in drone technology, imaging systems, and environmental applications will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and delivery of 7 x multispectral imaging and 7 x video drones (UAVs)/sensors

Notice Description

Forest Research is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of two types of research/professional-grade drone (UAV)/sensor (7 of each type, 14 in total) which are to be used to conduct detailed forest surveying/imaging, in accordance with the attached RFQ (Request for Quotation). Suppliers may quote for any or all of the items. Additional information: If you are intending to provide a quotation, please notify your intention by email to mark.oram@forestresearch.gov.uk Any questions regarding this RFQ should be made by email to mark.oram@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 17.00hrs on Tuesday 16th February 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a5e42cc-af01-4075-b541-016f9c928b38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f83b616e-f8ea-4899-bd47-72088a7d8142
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FARNHAM
Postcode
GU10 4LH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hampshire
Electoral Ward
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne
Westminster Constituency
East Hampshire

Further Information

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