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title: "Digitization Project Robotic Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
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# Digitization Project Robotic Support

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f07d61c8-aca0-42e5-a1ce-23bfc1004421

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has recently completed an award for the Digitization Project Robotic Support. The procurement process involved the purchase of a robotic system for automated capture of 3D specimens, with a total contract value of £53,537.51 GBP. The procurement method used was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is set to start on March 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on January 12, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in goods related to digital transmission apparatus and industrial robots to collaborate with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Companies with expertise in automated image capture and robotic technology may find this tender particularly well-suited for their capabilities. The awarded supplier for this contract is LG Motion Ltd, and the location for the contract is at Kew Green in RICHMOND, England. Businesses looking to expand operations in the digital transmission apparatus sector may benefit from exploring potential collaborations with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.

## Notice

Looking to purchase a robotic system to support Kew Digitisation project into automated capture of 3D and diverse specimens (microscope slides, spirit collection contents, library and archives material). Use of automation 360 degree robotic aided image capture for multiple types of challenging specimen - Evaluation of gripper configurations to align to the scope of Kew Collections - glass, delicate, large leafed - Training and upskilling of Collection / Curation staff for image capture and new accessions using robotic technology to support continuous of image ingestion for Collections New Acquisitions (~40k items per year) now and going forward. - Cross use by Library and Archives, Research and Collections - Potential use for Citizen engagement and science visualization and outreach

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5cd59f-6a1c-4a26-9891-10c3cdc78b61 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,537 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,537 |
| 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 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 | LG MOTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2024 at 17:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5cd59f-6a1c-4a26-9891-10c3cdc78b61
- 15 Jan 2024 at 17:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5cd59f-6a1c-4a26-9891-10c3cdc78b61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5cd59f-6a1c-4a26-9891-10c3cdc78b61
  15th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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