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title: "Tree decay detection instruments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000659758"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-07-30"
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# Tree decay detection instruments

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000659758

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is conducting a tender for "Tree decay detection instruments", focusing on the procurement of goods within the education sector. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the date signed for the contracts set on 30th July 2021. This procurement has two lots: an electronic high-resolution needle drill resistance measurement device and a Sonic Tomograph system, both intended for use across all RBGE Gardens in Edinburgh, UK. The open procedure allowed for electronic submissions, with bidding having closed as of 22nd July 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and equipment, particularly those involved in conservation technologies. Companies with expertise in developing and supplying advanced tree inspection tools or measurement systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the emphasis on the conservation of historic trees, businesses focused on sustainability and innovative solutions in ecological management can benefit from this procurement, enhancing their growth potential in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The RBGE collection has trees with important historic value. Some specimens are extremely rare both in private collections and in their native habitats. Striking the balance between the conservation of the collection and visitor safety is of paramount importance. As the trees age, removal on the grounds of Health and Safety is not always in the best interests of the collection. Tree decay detection instruments would make possible the collection of data that would allow assessment of decay and inform management decisions. Risk assessment of trees with decay will become more data driven and better implementation of controls will allow these valuable trees to continue contributing to the collection. Better tree failure prediction will also improve visitor safety, and offer us new solutions to monitoring the impact of diseases in the collection. The instruments would be utilised by all four gardens.

### Lot Information

Electronic high-resolution needle drill resistance measurement device

Lot1 - Electronic high-resolution needle drill resistance measurement device: Suitable for inspecting hardwood and softwood trees and timber in order to find internal defects, and to determine wood density. The instrument should have a drilling depth of at least 50cm, produce a graphical output of the measurements as a digital file, be easily portable, software which support the usage the instrument.

A Sonic Tomograph system: Suitable for cross-sectional analysis of trees with wood decay

Lot 2- A Sonic Tomograph system: Suitable for cross-sectional analysis of trees with wood decay. The Tomograph system should be supplied with 12 sensors and compatible digital callipers that allow the cross-sectional geometry to be measured and considered, evaluation software, and a carrying case. Software for the operation of the instrument, should have the capability to interpolate and graphically represent a 3D model from multiple cross-sectional readings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422664 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 5LR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SORBUS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422664
- 6 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420395

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL420395&idx=1
  6th July 2021 - Tree Decay Instruments RBGE 2021 18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL420395&idx=2
  6th July 2021 - Tree Decay Instruments RBGE 2020 18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420395
  Tree decay detection instruments - The RBGE collection has trees with important historic value. Some specimens are extremely rare both in private collections and in their native habitats. Striking the balance between the conservation of the collection and visitor safety is of paramount importance. As the trees age, removal on the grounds of Health and Safety is not always in the best interests of the collection. Tree decay detection instruments would make possible the collection of data that would allow assessment of decay and inform management decisions. Risk assessment of trees with decay will become more data driven and better implementation of controls will allow these valuable trees to continue contributing to the collection. Better tree failure prediction will also improve visitor safety, and offer us new solutions to monitoring the impact of diseases in the collection. The instruments would be utilised by all four gardens.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422664
  Tree decay detection instruments - The RBGE collection has trees with important historic value. Some specimens are extremely rare both in private collections and in their native habitats. Striking the balance between the conservation of the collection and visitor safety is of paramount importance. As the trees age, removal on the grounds of Health and Safety is not always in the best interests of the collection. Tree decay detection instruments would make possible the collection of data that would allow assessment of decay and inform management decisions. Risk assessment of trees with decay will become more data driven and better implementation of controls will allow these valuable trees to continue contributing to the collection. Better tree failure prediction will also improve visitor safety, and offer us new solutions to monitoring the impact of diseases in the collection. The instruments would be utilised by all four gardens.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659758

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