Tender

RBGKEW1308 Expanding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in root fungal colonisation assessment

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

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Tender

16 Jul 2024 at 10:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens is seeking consultancy services for the project titled "RBGKEW1308 Expanding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in root fungal colonisation assessment". This research and development project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The location of the project is in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 15th August 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 9th September 2024 and end on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector to collaborate with the Royal Botanic Gardens. Companies with expertise in AI, visualisation tools, and data analysis would be well-suited to compete for this project. The project aims to enhance the accuracy and functionality of AMFinder, an AI tool for fungal colonisation assessment. Businesses interested in innovative projects and cutting-edge technology solutions can leverage this tender to grow their capabilities and establish valuable partnerships in the research domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1308 Expanding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in root fungal colonisation assessment

Notice Description

RBG Kew require a consultancy service, to expand the work developed during phase 1, to adapt AMFinder, an AI visualisation tool developed by Evangelisti et al (2021) to assess fungal-colonisation, for use with more complex field root samples. The work in phase 2 would focus on improving the accuracy of the outputs that AMFinder generates and expanding its functionality to detect different mycorrhizal types. This will build on the preliminary work carried out in phase 1, exploring the potential of a semi-supervised learning approach, and improving the user experience of the tool, by editing the dashboard interfaces and developing pipelines. The AMFinder tool should provide a method for rapid quantification of fungal colonisation in plant roots. Input to the tool will be images of ink-stained fungal structures inside roots mounted on microscopy slides, taken with a digital slide scanner (Panoramic Midi II) at RBG Kew. Adherence to data regulation and standards is essential.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3b931e-2961-4d24-af1c-69b3cf00d3ca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

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