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title: "Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in root fungal colonisation assessment"
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# Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in root fungal colonisation assessment

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aecf2c35-66da-458e-b310-f920ccc5be41

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed the procurement process for a consultancy service titled "Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in root fungal colonisation assessment". The service falls under the research consultancy services category with a contract value of £170,000. This single tender action below threshold was awarded to Cambridge Consultants. The tender period ended on 12th February 2024, and the contract runs from 13th February to 15th April 2024 at a location with postal code TW93AE in England.

This opportunity was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specialising in AI tools for fungal colonisation assessment and related research consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. By providing a service to develop an AI visualisation tool for plant root colonisation assessment, businesses can support Kew in making evidence-based decisions. The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew acted as the buying organisation, using a direct procurement method, creating a tailored opportunity for businesses in the services sector.

## Notice

We require a consultancy service, providing Kew with a development service on an AI visualisation tool for fungal colonisation assessment to drive evidence-based decisions related to the use of this software for the assessment of the colonisation of plant roots by mycorrhizal fungi, along with the improvement of the AI visualisation tool and exploration of the potential of novel tools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6cda8e-d2a2-4525-b7d8-a4ee616aa754 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2024 - 15 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2024 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6cda8e-d2a2-4525-b7d8-a4ee616aa754

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6cda8e-d2a2-4525-b7d8-a4ee616aa754
  3rd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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