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Invitation to Tender for Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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05 Mar 2024 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Geospatial Survey team at Historic England has awarded a contract for an Invitation to Tender for a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). The tender was for a DJI Matrice 350 RTK or equivalent drone with specific technical requirements and a total package cost under £16,000 GBP. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract period is from March 11 to March 28, 2024. The buying organisation is Historic England located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom.

This procurement process by Historic England presents business growth opportunities for companies providing unmanned aerial vehicles, aerial photography services, and related aerial services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are considered suitable for this tender. Businesses specialising in drone technology and aerial imaging equipment would be well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender for the supply of the required Remotely Piloted Aircraft System.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) - AWARD

Notice Description

The Geospatial Survey team at Historic England require a new Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), specifically a DJI Matrice 350 RTK or equivalent. Essential characteristics of the equipment as follows, all bids should include evidence of compliance: IP55 Solid particle/liquid ingress protection rating or better Maximum flight time c. 55 mins (no payload) Operating temperature -20degC to 50degC Seamless compatibility with existing equipment held by the team, specifically DJI Zenmuse P1, H20T cameras, DJI Zenmuse L1 lidar payload (retaining all functionality including mapping missions), and additional third party medium-format camera payloads (e.g. Phase One P3/ixm cameras). Drone mount suitable to carry 100mp camera. Provide installation of medium format camera (to be purchased separately) to drone - Manufacturer certified installation . Provide handover training of drone and camera on Historic England Premises. (by an approved Enterprise partner of drone manufacturer). Bid to include price for 8 no. TB65 batteries (or equivalent) and charger unit. Total package cost, including VAT and delivery, under PS16,000 GBP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abef9411-df03-4ba6-b7a3-b4325f4e0ba3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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


CPV Codes

34711300 - Piloted aircraft

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

60440000 - Aerial and related services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,797 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jon Bedford
Contact Email
jon.bedford@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
01793414046

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPTRZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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