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title: "Sub meter Accuracy GPS Equipment and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674121"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-01-17"
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# Sub meter Accuracy GPS Equipment and Maintenance

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674121

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is currently engaged in the award stage of a procurement process for the title "Sub meter Accuracy GPS Equipment and Maintenance". This open tender is primarily focused on the goods category within the education industry. The process details a substantial requirement for GPS mapping solutions that enhance the accuracy of geographical data for various botanical elements. The contract was formally signed on 7 January 2022 and includes a delivery location in Edinburgh, with the project having originated on 17 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in GPS equipment and technology, especially those capable of providing handheld or backpack sub-meter GPS mapping solutions. Companies that manufacture or supply geographic information systems (GIS), including those offering compatibility with existing systems like ArcGIS and other horticultural data management tools, would be particularly well-suited to participate. Additionally, SMEs experienced in delivering robust, user-friendly equipment for non-specialist staff in horticultural settings are encouraged to consider this opportunity to grow their business through new public sector contracts.

## Notice

RBGE as an organisation has a requirement to physical map our changing gardens and built environments. Changes and Additions can include Buildings Paths Beds Plants Topographic features RBGE currently uses three different information systems to support the GIS mapping in the horticulture space. ArcGIS Fieldmaps (https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/apps/field-mobility/introducing-arcgis-field-maps/) Iris BG (https://www.irisbg.com/) Floria (https://botanicalsoftware.com/installing-handheld/) ArcGIS performs the function core GIS mapping software which in turn links to RBGE Living Collection Management software of Iris BG and Floria. All of this software runs on an Android Tablet RBGE current uses Samsung Galaxy Active Pro SM-T545NZKAU07. To improve the accuracy of GPS information in our databases we require a handheld (or backpack) sub-meter GPS mapping solution. The GPS device use mimicking via Bluetooth to Tablet for achieve it connection to the RBGE software solution. The solution should be able to work with the current RBGE solution as detail above.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed solution should be of an appropriate value and "ease of use" to be used by members of the horticulture department (i.e. non-mapping professionals) staff. The equipment which make up the solution should be robust and compact enough to stand the use of horticulture staff. An IP65/67 rating for the equipment components would also be of benefit but not essential. The footprint for the storage of the equipment should be compact enough to be stored in a shared office of 4 people without impacting upon the use of the office. The proposed sub-meter GPS mapping solution Should have more than one integrated chip and in excess of 439 GNSS channels Compatible with different Satellite solution GPS GLONASS Galileo BeiDou QZSS Great Britain VRS (Virtual Reference Stations) to provide real-time kinematic output. Roaming SIM card for use of VRS solution. Paid subscription for 3 years (480 hours per year) Equivalent to these requirement which produces same output for a solutions will be considered. The expected solution from market analysis is likely to include the following componets GPS Device Light Weight GPS Carry Pole Rugged Tablet Case with attachment to Pole Spare Battery 3 years support and maintenance of Hardware and Software components Ruggedized storage box for all parts of the solution Alternative solution which perform the same function will be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437853 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MGISS (MOBILE GIS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38296000 - Surveying instruments

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437853
- 17 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433265

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433265&idx=1
  17th November 2021 - Sub Meter GPD RBGE 2021 84 ITT Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433265&idx=2
  17th November 2021 - Sub Meter GPD RBGE 2021 84 Price Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433265
  Sub meter Accuracy GPS Equipment and Maintenance - RBGE as an organisation has a requirement to physical map our changing gardens and built environments. Changes and Additions can include Buildings Paths Beds Plants Topographic features RBGE currently uses three different information systems to support the GIS mapping in the horticulture space. ArcGIS Fieldmaps (https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/apps/field-mobility/introducing-arcgis-field-maps/) Iris BG (https://www.irisbg.com/) Floria (https://botanicalsoftware.com/installing-handheld/) ArcGIS performs the function core GIS mapping software which in turn links to RBGE Living Collection Management software of Iris BG and Floria. All of this software runs on an Android Tablet RBGE current uses Samsung Galaxy Active Pro SM-T545NZKAU07. To improve the accuracy of GPS information in our databases we require a handheld (or backpack) sub-meter GPS mapping solution. The GPS device use mimicking via Bluetooth to Tablet for achieve it connection to the RBGE software solution. The solution should be able to work with the current RBGE solution as detail above.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437853
  Sub meter Accuracy GPS Equipment and Maintenance - RBGE as an organisation has a requirement to physical map our changing gardens and built environments. Changes and Additions can include Buildings Paths Beds Plants Topographic features RBGE currently uses three different information systems to support the GIS mapping in the horticulture space. ArcGIS Fieldmaps (https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/apps/field-mobility/introducing-arcgis-field-maps/) Iris BG (https://www.irisbg.com/) Floria (https://botanicalsoftware.com/installing-handheld/) ArcGIS performs the function core GIS mapping software which in turn links to RBGE Living Collection Management software of Iris BG and Floria. All of this software runs on an Android Tablet RBGE current uses Samsung Galaxy Active Pro SM-T545NZKAU07. To improve the accuracy of GPS information in our databases we require a handheld (or backpack) sub-meter GPS mapping solution. The GPS device use mimicking via Bluetooth to Tablet for achieve it connection to the RBGE software solution. The solution should be able to work with the current RBGE solution as detail above.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674121
- https://botanicalsoftware.com/installing-handheld/
- https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/apps/field-mobility/introducing-arcgis-field-maps/
- https://www.irisbg.com/

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