Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d02-76e5-7050-b821-d32d5f7da841/rbgkew1400-3d-digitisation-equipment-carpological-collections

awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs

# RBGKEW1400-3D Digitisation Equipment - Carpological Collections

[The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-board-of-trustees-of-the-royal-botanic-gardens-kew)

Estimated value

£29,750

Published

31 Mar 2025

Deadline

Closed

24 Feb 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.

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## About this tender

Kew is looking to purchase a hand-held Structured Light Scanning setup in order to support the digitisation of the carpological collections. Kew's large Carpological collection consists of fruits, roots, tubers and other bulky plant parts that are unsuitable for mounting as standard herbarium material onto sheets. Due to the 3D nature of these collections, it is not possible to capture all the morphological features of these specimens through 2D imaging alone.

Framework information : Mini Competition through APUC DPS for 3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment (LAB1023)

## CPV classification

Photocopying equipment

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/45520acc-d295-4d7d-9700-33983254eb46)

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