Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1d-4f2c-72de-a2b7-3c248fce9ca4/invitation-to-tender-for-the-supply-delivery-of-drones-gimbal-cameras-so awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender for the Supply & Delivery of Drones / Gimbal / Cameras & Software European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Ref: 36R17P01462 [University of Chester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-chester) Estimated value £50,000 to £60,000 Published 13 Jun 2018 Deadline Closed 2 Jul 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is a confirmation of award following the below tender. The University of Chester was seeking tenders for the Supply & Delivery of Drones and associated kit (Gimbals, cameras, software) to the University Centre Shrewsbury Campus. This is for the Centre for Research into Environmental Science and Technology (CREST) project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (the project is also known as ESBRC). This tender was for the supply and delivery of Drones and Associated equipment. The contract is for an initial period until 31st December 2019 in respect of ERDF Funded Project No: 36R17P01462. The University reserves the right to award to one or more provider, where one or more of the required equipment ranges cannot be supplied by one provider. The initial anticipated requirements are detailed within Document 2 - Specification and Pricing Schedule. Whilst the anticipated contract value, based on indicative quantities within this tender is approximated at £50,000 to £60,000 including VAT, actual demand and volumes may vary from the indicative values given in this tender, as over the period of the contract term, additional requirements may be identified, or reduced, as demand may increase or alter. Quantities or volumes specified within this tender document are therefore indicative only. One order may therefore be placed for the total requirements, or as separate, individual orders. The appointed provider/s will be awarded the contract for the duration of this contract term, no guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume, nor value, of business placed. The appointed provider/s may therefore be required to supply requirements, below, or in addition to, what has been initially specified within this tender. Additional information: To have applied and participated in this tender opportunity, all applicants must have registered on the "In-Tend" e-tendering portal to access the tender documents. Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, please ensure that your registration does include being registered to view opportunities for the University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. Once registered, please download the procurement documents. These must be completed and returned together with any supporting documents via the In-Tend e-tendering portal by 10:00AM, Monday 2nd July 2018 - [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Home) There is Help/ Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site. Alternatively, for technical questions, In-Tend Support can help suppliers and is open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (excluding Bank Holidays) - 0845 557 8079/ 0114 407 0065/ email Read full description ## CPV classification Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/14f80220-d18e-4d1b-8dd9-5f594f6530e6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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