Tender

Provision of Two Drones. One equipped with a nano thermal camera and one with a nano hyper spectral camera plus accessories

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

12 Jan 2018 at 11:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of two drones, one equipped with a nano thermal camera and the other with a nano hyperspectral camera, along with necessary accessories. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the active phase. Interested parties must submit their bids by 8th February 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 16th February 2018 and conclude on 21st March 2018. This opportunity falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated contract value of £90,000, located in Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced technological equipment, especially those that provide unmanned aerial vehicles and associated software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Firms with expertise in aerial imaging and data collection technologies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as well as those who can demonstrate innovation in delivering high-quality drone solutions tailored for forestry applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Two Drones. One equipped with a nano thermal camera and one with a nano hyper spectral camera plus accessories

Notice Description

We will be awarding a contract for the purchase of: - Lot 1, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) also referred to as a drone capable of operating above a forest canopy, a nano-hyperspectral camera, airborne software and a lab-based station to operate the same station in the field. - Lot 2, a UAV capable of operating above a forest canopy, a thermal camera, airborne software and the possibility of operating this sensor airborne and on the ground. Additional information: Suppliers interested in bidding for this opportunity should download the attached Invitation to Tender. Please send an email expressing your interest in this opportunity to ensure you receive any relevant questions and answers about this tender. To express an interest please email: juan.suarez@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95ac93dd-a845-40f3-95c9-5ffbb80439a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5ed0611-b24b-44ea-88f1-9e081f3ecc14
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2018 - 21 Mar 2018 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
ROSLIN
Postcode
EH25 9SY
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian West
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

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