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title: "RBGKEW/490 UAV's"
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# RBGKEW/490 UAV's

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74e8d9a6-922c-485f-bdab-55a5b56b0d79

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, based in Richmond, England, is in the process of procuring two Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for vegetation surveys, with an active tender titled "RBGKEW/490 UAV's." This open procurement method allows for participation from various suppliers, and the deadline for questions related to this opportunity is set for 12pm on 21st September 2017, with the tender period closing on 2nd October 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 29th October 2017 and run until 31st December 2017, with an allocated budget of £42,000. The main procurement category is classified under goods as per the CPV code for UAVs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in UAV technology and related software and accessories. Suppliers that can provide high-quality UAVs tailored for environmental surveys, particularly those focusing on vegetation metrics and health assessment, will find this project aligns well with their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster competition and innovation within the sector, enabling business growth and access to government contracts.

## 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_3355 - RBGKEW/490 UAV's to access the tender documents. The deadline for questions about this opportunity is 12pm on Thursday 21st September 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07fb3a02-33b1-429f-9394-419368224edf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SURVEY SUPPLIES LTD T/A KOREC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2017 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07fb3a02-33b1-429f-9394-419368224edf
- 15 Sep 2017 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1334ba1b-fc45-4ac0-ae5e-7f1858f3924c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07fb3a02-33b1-429f-9394-419368224edf
  10th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1334ba1b-fc45-4ac0-ae5e-7f1858f3924c
  15th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b3f21e5-7c14-4355-bfe4-54dbcb616ecf
  Specification

## Notice URLs

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

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