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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland has successfully completed the tender process for the supply of a hyperspectral camera to be mounted on a DJI Matrice 300 (M300) RTK drone. This procurement falls under the education category, specifically for monitoring grasslands and conducting research on plant biodiversity and health. The entire process followed an open procedure and, as of 9th August 2024, the contract was awarded to Pro-Lite Technology Ltd, amounting to £55,366. The procurement stage was completed with the contract being signed and active, with delivery addresses primarily in Scotland (UKM region).

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How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Hyperspectral Camera

Notice Description

1.1 University of the West of Scotland (UWS) invites tenders for the supply of a hyperspectral camera to be mounted on a DJI Matrice 300 (M300) RTK drone. The camera will be used for monitoring grasslands and research into plant biodiversity and health.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the West of Scotland invites tenders for the supply of a hyperspectral camera to be mounted on a DJI Matrice 300 (M300) RTK drone. The camera will be used for monitoring grasslands and research into plant biodiversity and health. We want to be able to measure indicators such as plant dry matter content, nutrient uptake, and biomass yield of mixed grass and non-grass species grass in pasture and forages.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768450
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512474
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38433000 - Spectrometers

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,366 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the West of Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pro-Lite Technology Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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