Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Forest Research
Northern Research Station, Bush Estate
Roslin
EH259SY
Contact
Dr Juan Suarez
juan.suarez@forestresearch.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3000675991
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7xcd66gi80wc3sh/AADYztG0V6DgezNGfQwBO7Uya?dl=0
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.dropbox.com/request/OCi7EJ0Xa8za4zyu4VKI
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
forestry research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply & delivery of a ready-to-fly 'SUA' system with integrated VNIR and SWIR Hyperspectral and LIDAR sensors
Reference number
CR2020/21/062
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
We require a ready-to-fly small unmanned aircraft (SUA) system with fully-integrated co-aligned hyperspectral visible and near-infrared (VNIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) (400 - 2500nm) and LiDAR sensors, along with in-flight data capture and storage system.
To enable data to be captured to high geolocation accuracy, the system must be fitted with high performance GNSS/GPS and IMU.
The system package is to include all software needed for data integration, post-processing and mission planning to enable the full workflow to be completed.
Quotes are to include for the supply of an initial 'essential spares' package, on-site instruction/training in equipment assembly and operation and in use of the software, containers for equipment storage and transport, and a comprehensive warranty.
Delivery is required to Forest Research's Northern Research Station, Roslin, Scotland EH259SY
Delivery is required no later than 31 March 2021.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £230,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 38296000 - Surveying instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require a ready-to-fly small unmanned aircraft (SUA) system with fully-integrated co-aligned hyperspectral visible and near-infrared (VNIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) (400 - 2500nm) and LiDAR sensors, along with in-flight data capture and storage system.
To enable data to be captured to high geolocation accuracy, the system must be fitted with high performance GNSS/GPS and IMU.
The system package is to include all software needed for data integration, post-processing and mission planning to enable the full workflow to be completed.
Quotes are to include for the supply of an initial 'essential spares' package, on-site instruction/training in equipment assembly and operation and in use of the software, containers for equipment storage and transport, and a comprehensive warranty.
Delivery is required to Forest Research's Northern Research Station, Roslin, Scotland EH259SY
Delivery is required no later than 31 March 2021.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
31 March 2021
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
It will be a condition of any purchase order or contract issued in relation to this RFQ that in the event of delivery of Goods after 31 March 2021, Forest Research shall have the right to refuse the Goods and will have no obligation to pay for them and in such event the Goods will be collected by the Supplier or returned at the Supplier's expense, and Forest Research will have no liability to pay any costs, losses, expenses or charges, including loss of profit or opportunity, incurred or suffered by the supplier or any third party resulting directly or indirectly from such refusal of the Goods
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 March 2021
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 1 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 March 2021
Local time
10:01am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Forestry Commission
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1 EJ
Country
United Kingdom