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Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in root fungal colonisation assessment

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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03 Apr 2024 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed the procurement process for a consultancy service titled "Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in root fungal colonisation assessment". The service falls under the research consultancy services category with a contract value of £170,000. This single tender action below threshold was awarded to Cambridge Consultants. The tender period ended on 12th February 2024, and the contract runs from 13th February to 15th April 2024 at a location with postal code TW93AE in England.

This opportunity was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specialising in AI tools for fungal colonisation assessment and related research consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. By providing a service to develop an AI visualisation tool for plant root colonisation assessment, businesses can support Kew in making evidence-based decisions. The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew acted as the buying organisation, using a direct procurement method, creating a tailored opportunity for businesses in the services sector.

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Notice Title

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in root fungal colonisation assessment

Notice Description

We require a consultancy service, providing Kew with a development service on an AI visualisation tool for fungal colonisation assessment to drive evidence-based decisions related to the use of this software for the assessment of the colonisation of plant roots by mycorrhizal fungi, along with the improvement of the AI visualisation tool and exploration of the potential of novel tools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aecf2c35-66da-458e-b310-f920ccc5be41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6cda8e-d2a2-4525-b7d8-a4ee616aa754
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2024 - 15 Apr 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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 3AB
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

CAMBRIDGE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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