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title: "RBGKEW1400-3D Digitisation Equipment - Carpological Collections"
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buyer: "THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW1400-3D Digitisation Equipment - Carpological Collections

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45520acc-d295-4d7d-9700-33983254eb46

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has awarded a contract for the procurement of 3D digitisation equipment aimed at the Carpological collections. This procurement process, classified under the CPV categories of "Photocopying equipment" and "Scanning services", is specifically for a hand-held Structured Light Scanning setup. The project is based at Kew in Richmond, England, with the contract period set for March 24, 2025. The procurement method was selective and managed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on February 24, 2025.

The awarded contract, valued at £29,750, has been given to Central Scanning, an SME, presenting a substantial opportunity for businesses in the imaging and scanning technology sector. This procurement opens doors for companies specialising in 3D scanning and related technologies, providing the chance to engage with high-profile clients like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The project’s emphasis on specialised digitisation equipment for unique botanical collections offers a niche yet impactful growth opportunity for businesses adept in high-quality scanning solutions.

## Notice

Kew is looking to purchase a hand-held Structured Light Scanning setup in order to support the digitisation of the carpological collections. Kew's large Carpological collection consists of fruits, roots, tubers and other bulky plant parts that are unsuitable for mounting as standard herbarium material onto sheets. Due to the 3D nature of these collections, it is not possible to capture all the morphological features of these specimens through 2D imaging alone. Framework information : Mini Competition through APUC DPS for 3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment (LAB1023)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d53ad1ec-a20a-4a31-95c2-fc892ac6ba3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL SCANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30121200 - Photocopying equipment
- 79999100 - Scanning services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d53ad1ec-a20a-4a31-95c2-fc892ac6ba3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d53ad1ec-a20a-4a31-95c2-fc892ac6ba3b
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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