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title: "Provision of Two Drones. One equipped with a nano thermal camera and one with a nano hyper spectral camera plus accessories"
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# Provision of Two Drones. One equipped with a nano thermal camera and one with a nano hyper spectral camera plus accessories

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95ac93dd-a845-40f3-95c9-5ffbb80439a2

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of two drones, one equipped with a nano thermal camera and the other with a nano hyperspectral camera, along with necessary accessories. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the active phase. Interested parties must submit their bids by 8th February 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 16th February 2018 and conclude on 21st March 2018. This opportunity falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated contract value of £90,000, located in Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced technological equipment, especially those that provide unmanned aerial vehicles and associated software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Firms with expertise in aerial imaging and data collection technologies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as well as those who can demonstrate innovation in delivering high-quality drone solutions tailored for forestry applications.

## Notice

We will be awarding a contract for the purchase of: - Lot 1, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) also referred to as a drone capable of operating above a forest canopy, a nano-hyperspectral camera, airborne software and a lab-based station to operate the same station in the field. - Lot 2, a UAV capable of operating above a forest canopy, a thermal camera, airborne software and the possibility of operating this sensor airborne and on the ground. Additional information: Suppliers interested in bidding for this opportunity should download the attached Invitation to Tender. Please send an email expressing your interest in this opportunity to ensure you receive any relevant questions and answers about this tender. To express an interest please email: juan.suarez@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5ed0611-b24b-44ea-88f1-9e081f3ecc14 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2018 - 21 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | ROSLIN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH25 9SY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Midlothian West |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5ed0611-b24b-44ea-88f1-9e081f3ecc14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5ed0611-b24b-44ea-88f1-9e081f3ecc14
  12th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fdb78e1-5630-4150-898b-700278ead71c
  Invitation to Tender

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