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RBGKEW1400-3D Digitisation Equipment - Carpological Collections

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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31 Mar 2025 at 15:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has awarded a contract for the procurement of 3D digitisation equipment aimed at the Carpological collections. This procurement process, classified under the CPV categories of "Photocopying equipment" and "Scanning services", is specifically for a hand-held Structured Light Scanning setup. The project is based at Kew in Richmond, England, with the contract period set for March 24, 2025. The procurement method was selective and managed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on February 24, 2025.

The awarded contract, valued at £29,750, has been given to Central Scanning, an SME, presenting a substantial opportunity for businesses in the imaging and scanning technology sector. This procurement opens doors for companies specialising in 3D scanning and related technologies, providing the chance to engage with high-profile clients like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The project’s emphasis on specialised digitisation equipment for unique botanical collections offers a niche yet impactful growth opportunity for businesses adept in high-quality scanning solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1400-3D Digitisation Equipment - Carpological Collections

Notice Description

Kew is looking to purchase a hand-held Structured Light Scanning setup in order to support the digitisation of the carpological collections. Kew's large Carpological collection consists of fruits, roots, tubers and other bulky plant parts that are unsuitable for mounting as standard herbarium material onto sheets. Due to the 3D nature of these collections, it is not possible to capture all the morphological features of these specimens through 2D imaging alone. Framework information : Mini Competition through APUC DPS for 3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment (LAB1023)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45520acc-d295-4d7d-9700-33983254eb46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d53ad1ec-a20a-4a31-95c2-fc892ac6ba3b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

30121200 - Photocopying equipment

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL SCANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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