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Digitization Project Robotic Support

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has recently completed an award for the Digitization Project Robotic Support. The procurement process involved the purchase of a robotic system for automated capture of 3D specimens, with a total contract value of £53,537.51 GBP. The procurement method used was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is set to start on March 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on January 12, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in goods related to digital transmission apparatus and industrial robots to collaborate with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Companies with expertise in automated image capture and robotic technology may find this tender particularly well-suited for their capabilities. The awarded supplier for this contract is LG Motion Ltd, and the location for the contract is at Kew Green in RICHMOND, England. Businesses looking to expand operations in the digital transmission apparatus sector may benefit from exploring potential collaborations with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digitization Project Robotic Support

Notice Description

Looking to purchase a robotic system to support Kew Digitisation project into automated capture of 3D and diverse specimens (microscope slides, spirit collection contents, library and archives material). Use of automation 360 degree robotic aided image capture for multiple types of challenging specimen - Evaluation of gripper configurations to align to the scope of Kew Collections - glass, delicate, large leafed - Training and upskilling of Collection / Curation staff for image capture and new accessions using robotic technology to support continuous of image ingestion for Collections New Acquisitions (~40k items per year) now and going forward. - Cross use by Library and Archives, Research and Collections - Potential use for Citizen engagement and science visualization and outreach

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f07d61c8-aca0-42e5-a1ce-23bfc1004421
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5cd59f-6a1c-4a26-9891-10c3cdc78b61
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,537 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,537 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 30 days
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
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

LG MOTION

Further Information

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