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School of Biology / SMRU: Camera System for use in Aerial Surveys of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies

University of St Andrews

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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04 Oct 2023 at 14:21

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15 Jun 2023 at 10:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews recently completed a procurement process for a "School of Biology / SMRU: Camera System for use in Aerial Surveys of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies" project. The procurement involved the purchase of goods in the "Cameras" category. The procurement method was an open procedure, and a contract worth €190,480 was awarded to Phase One A/S on 19th September 2023. The tender was active, and the submission deadline was 21st July 2023. The University of St Andrews, based in UK - St Andrews, oversaw the procurement, with details available on their procurement website.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in camera systems and aerial survey technology to compete. Companies that provide high-resolution imaging solutions, camera stabilisation technologies, and advanced survey planning software would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The University of St Andrews follows a standstill period protocol for contract award information, allowing unsuccessful bidders to seek further details. Interested parties must adhere to the bid validity period of 90 days. The anticipated review body for any appeals related to the contract award is the Dundee Sheriff Court, providing a transparent and accountable process for potential disputes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School of Biology / SMRU: Camera System for use in Aerial Surveys of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies

Notice Description

Camera System for use in Aerial Surveys of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Camera System for use in Aerial Surveys of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies. The aim is to repeatedly produce high-resolution (approx. 2 cm / pixel Ground Sampling Distance) orthorectified image mosaics for grey seal breeding colonies in the UK. Each colony is surveyed around five times throughout a breeding season (Sep-Dec). The sizes of the survey sites vary from under 0.5 km2 to 5 km2. Whereas some of the sites have very little elevation, others are long narrow beaches at the foot of high cliffs. Standard survey parameters Aircraft type: Small (four- or six-seater) twin-engine fixed-wing aircraft (eg, Vulcanair / Partenavia P68 or Piper PA-23 Aztec) Survey altitude (AGL): approx. 1100 ft We cannot go much lower due to some survey sites being at the foot of 250m high cliffs (820ft). We do not want to go higher in order to remain below cloud base as much as possible. Survey flight speed: <= 130 kts ground speed (typically around 110 kts) Survey area: Approx. 80 sites of different size (0.5-5 km2, around 1 km2 on average), up to 40 surveyed on a single day. Light conditions: Surveys are carried out in autumn and winter (mid-September to end of December) in the UK (between 52@ to 60@ North). Days are very short towards the end of the breeding season and, given other constraints (e.g., weather windows, airspace restrictions), surveys regularly have to be carried out in poor light conditions (eg, solar altitude below 10@, overcast, area of interest at foot of north-facing cliffs). System requirements Camera type: RGB still camera (option to add IR camera would be desirable) Total number of pixels: >= 150 MP Number of pixels across flight track: approx. >=15,000 Cover across flight track: >= 300 m Ground sampling distance (GSD): approx. <= 2 cm / pixel Image overlap (consecutive frames): >= 60% Maximum shutter speed: 1/1000 sec or faster Minimum frame interval: <= 1 sec Camera stabilisation: gyro-stabilised mount that automatically corrects for aircraft pitch / role / yaw Georeferencing: All photographs should be georeferenced as accurately as possible. Forward motion compensation: <= 1.5 pixels forward motion blur at 130 kts ground speed. Some type of active FMC is likely necessary to allow for slow shutter speeds in poor light conditions. Monitors: Ideally the system would include three monitors: 1) pilot's monitor to guide pilot onto survey tracks 2) camera operator's 'monitor 1' for selecting, monitoring, and adjusting survey flight tracks. It usually isn't possible to stick to a pre-flight survey plan, so it must be possible to quickly change the order and/or flight direction of different survey runs in-flight to conduct survey flights as efficiently as possible. 3) camera operator's 'monitor 2' for checking image quality Software: Software packages should cover all aspects of survey planning, survey flight management & guidance, and image processing (eg, georeferencing, stitching, orthorectifying). System size: small footprint to allow installation in different types of small (4- or 6-seater) aircraft (eg, Vulcanair / Partenavia P68, Piper PA-23 Aztec, or smaller). The system must fit a camera hatch that is 45 cm wide and 20 cm deep. System installation and operation: easy and quick to install in and remove from aircraft by one or two people. System must be operable by one person (not the pilot). Please see ITT for full requirements. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d66c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029271-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,480 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phase One A/S

Further Information

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