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RBGKEW1456 Hovermap LiDAR system

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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30 Jan 2026 at 15:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Hovermap LiDAR system, aimed at enhancing the measurement capabilities of trees, woodlands, and hedgerows. This procurement, identified as RBGKEW1456, falls under the goods category and utilises a direct procurement method without competition under the "below threshold" process. The contract was signed with COPTRZ, an SME based in Leeds, on 1st November 2025, running until 31st March 2026. The data generated by this LiDAR system will assist in more accurate greenhouse gas reporting and improve the evaluation of nature-based solutions.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech measuring instruments, particularly those offering innovative LiDAR technologies. While the procurement used a direct method without competition, future opportunities in this niche may arise as technologies evolve and requirements for precise environmental measurement become more stringent. Companies that focus on cutting-edge technological innovations and target central government agencies or similar buyers could find promising leads in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1456 Hovermap LiDAR system

Notice Description

The requirement is for a Hovermap LiDAR system that will increase capability for measuring trees, woodlands and hedgerows. Combining LiDAR and hovermap technology captures millimetre-accurate 3D scans of whole trees, enabling non-destructive estimates of volume, biomass, and carbon with significantly reduced uncertainty compared to traditional allometric methods. This high-resolution data supports more reliable greenhouse gas reporting and enhances the evaluation of nature-based solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061349
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008582-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,786 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEW GREEN
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

COPTRZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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