Invitation to Tender for Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) - AWARD

Tender description

The Geospatial Survey team at Historic England require a new Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), specifically a DJI Matrice 350 RTK or equivalent. Essential characteristics of the equipment as follows, all bids should include evidence of compliance: IP55 Solid particle/liquid ingress protection rating or better Maximum flight time c. 55 mins (no payload) Operating temperature -20°C to 50°C Seamless compatibility with existing equipment held by the team, specifically DJI Zenmuse P1, H20T cameras, DJI Zenmuse L1 lidar payload (retaining all functionality including mapping missions), and additional third party medium-format camera payloads (e.g. Phase One P3/ixm cameras). Drone mount suitable to carry 100mp camera. Provide installation of medium format camera (to be purchased separately) to drone - Manufacturer certified installation . Provide handover training of drone and camera on Historic England Premises. (by an approved Enterprise partner of drone manufacturer). Bid to include price for 8 no. TB65 batteries (or equivalent) and charger unit. Total package cost, including VAT and delivery, under £16,000 GBP