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title: "Computer Vision to Identify the Presence of Tailings Dams"
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# Computer Vision to Identify the Presence of Tailings Dams

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7296cd3-25d5-41c1-9f5d-c0e8bfd212b6

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is conducting an open tender titled "Computer Vision to Identify the Presence of Tailings Dams", aimed at developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) computer vision model for detecting tailings dams in satellite imagery. The tender was published on 9th December 2019, with a submission deadline set for 7th January 2020. The contract is valued at £45,000 and falls under the services category, specifically within the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) industry. The contract will operate from 15th January 2020 to 31st March 2020, with delivery expected in the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in AI and computer vision technology, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in innovative projects within the Geo-information services sector. Companies with expertise in satellite imagery analysis, software development, and AI model training would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market presence through collaboration with a prominent entity like the Satellite Applications Catapult.

## Notice

For this work we are looking for the successful application to create an Artificial Intelligence (AI) computer vision (CV) model which can identify the presence of a tailings dam within satellite imagery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/897a1118-f512-41fe-a4f2-6c41eb75e509 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/897a1118-f512-41fe-a4f2-6c41eb75e509

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/897a1118-f512-41fe-a4f2-6c41eb75e509
  9th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC158837
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://sa.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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