Digitization Project Robotic Support
Details
- Supplier(s)
- LG Motion Ltd
- Value
- £53,537.51
- Topic
- Digital transmission apparatus
- Published
- 15 January 2024
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
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
Timeline
- Completed: Award published15 January 2024Current notice
- Completed: Award date1 March 2024
- Completed: Contract expiry date31 March 2024
About the buyer
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. A Framework Document sets out how the two bodies work together on business planning and resource allocation. Kew keeps the freedom to opt in or out of central government procurement routes such as the Crown Commercial Service. Tender opportunities appear on Find a Tender alongside Defra procurement channels. Procurement documents for live opportunities are issued through Defra's Bravo Solution portal. Suppliers are expected to meet Kew's procurement standards, including sustainability requirements, before any contract begins.
Procurement spend from central entities makes up 66% of overall UK public spend.
Over the past 5 years, most of Royal Botanic Gardens Kew's contract awards have been in business services, architectural and engineering services and IT services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 32270000 · Digital transmission apparatus
- 42997300 · Industrial robots
Decision makers
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| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@royal-botanic-gardens-kew.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@royal-botanic-gardens-kew.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@royal-botanic-gardens-kew.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@royal-botanic-gardens-kew.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@royal-botanic-gardens-kew.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@royal-botanic-gardens-kew.gov |
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