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title: "RBGKEW/437 UAV's (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)"
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# RBGKEW/437 UAV's (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d1cb4d9-2de7-48d8-8cfa-8128c43ab71a

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens is currently conducting an open tender for the procurement of two Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) along with necessary software and accessories. This procurement, classified under the goods category, is aimed at enhancing vegetation surveys and creating high-resolution surface models in various locations, including sites within the UK. The tender was published on 28th July 2017, and prospective bidders can submit their applications until 22nd August 2017. Questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted by 11th August 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in UAV technology and related services. Companies that can provide not only the UAVs but also the associated software and accessories suitable for scientific research and environmental monitoring would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender, as it offers a chance to collaborate with a prestigious institution while contributing to important botanical research initiatives.

## Notice

RBG Kew requires two UAV's (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), plus software, and accessories. The UAV's will be used for vegetation survey of plant metrics, health and produce high resolution surface models at various sites around the world and within the UK. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity please follow this link to the Defra e-tendering portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. If not already registered you will need to do this first. Once registered and logged in, search for itt_3103 - RBGKEW/437 UAV's (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) to access the tender documents. The deadline for questions about this opportunity is 12pm on Friday 11th August 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a34645-1683-4f25-babd-a3e4db79fa08 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2017 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a34645-1683-4f25-babd-a3e4db79fa08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a34645-1683-4f25-babd-a3e4db79fa08
  28th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a57eb151-10e1-4ef4-a184-f9fce951be47
  Specification

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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