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Networked Drought sensors to facilitate data driven irrigation of tree collection at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has awarded a contract for "Networked Drought sensors" to XMA Limited. The procurement process was completed on 28th March 2024 within the "goods" category. The contract, valued at £90,000, involves deploying sensors to monitor soil water availability at 10 locations within the Edinburgh Estate. The opportunity was part of an "Open procedure" procurement method.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in IoT solutions and data-driven irrigation technologies. Companies with experience in providing cloud-based sensor solutions suitable for public gardens and meeting strict cybersecurity and data protection standards would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract is for 3 years, with a possible expansion of sensor deployment subject to funding availability, creating potential growth opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Networked Drought sensors to facilitate data driven irrigation of tree collection at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)

Notice Description

RBGE is looking for a supplier to provide a proven solution which can monitor soil water availability via an array of standalone sensors. The initial deployment will be to 10 locations across the RBGE Edinburgh Estate. The sensors can be installed by RBGE staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The feedback from the sensors will need to be recorded in a cloud based solution which is accessible by either; the latest edition of standard web browser software, on both PC and Mobile phones, or dedicated applications provided by the supplier. Sensors should be able to be installed to allow monitoring of water availability at different soil depths at a single monitoring location. The sensors should operate on a network and provide real time feedback on approaching drought conditions. Sensors should give feedback on soil water tension and volumetric water content. This may be achieved by using either sensor with multifunctionality, or multiple sensors. The Edinburgh Garden has good 2/4/5G mobile coverage. Alternative solutions such as the use of the LoRaWAN network can also be considered. RBGE Wi-Fi coverage is for buildings only not outside spaces at this time. Expected service life without interruption, i.e. changing of batteries, or upgrade to the device firmware should be 6 months or greater. Water resistance of the hardware should be to a relevant known standard i.e. IP65/IP67. Sensors and sender units will be installed in publicly accessible garden areas and should be specified with appropriate casings and/or fixings to ensure they are discreet and tamperproof. The cloud hosted environment will be hosted by a known Tier 1 service provider. The database/hosting environment is to comply with Cyber Security Principles, i.e. Cyber Essential Plus or equivalent. Solutions must comply with RBGE obligation around GDPR / Data Protection. All data from the solution must be exportable in common user format such as CSV, Excel etc. Application provision either in a PC or Web Based format that allow for the following functionality: reporting functions on device data, reporting and data integration functionality. Feedback should be easy to understand and should instruct the end user when additional irrigation is required to prevent drought damage to trees.

Options: The award is for 3 years. Additional role out of sensors may take place subject to funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763249
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502640
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplychain@rbge.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312482909

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502640
    Networked Drought sensors to facilitate data driven irrigation of tree collection at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) - RBGE is looking for a supplier to provide a proven solution which can monitor soil water availability via an array of standalone sensors. The initial deployment will be to 10 locations across the RBGE Edinburgh Estate. The sensors can be installed by RBGE staff.

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