UK SBS RE160477 IMU/GNSS Hardware and Flight Management system ITQ Invitation to Quote

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 22nd February 2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

Hardware and software to integrate a PhaseOne iXU150 camera and Somag CSM130 for use on aerial platforms including Prion3 UAV. Key Features & Capabilities 1.

Hardware provided must be compatible with PhaseOne iXU150 camera. 2. Hardware provided must be compatible with Somag CSM130 gimbal (mount). 3.

System must be able to control the gimbal. 4. Hardware must include a suitable IMU/GNSS unit mounted to the camera to allow post processing of images for aerial photography. 5.

IMU/GNSS camera mounting bracket if required. 6. IMU/GNSS antenna connection to be either TNC or SMA. 7.

IMU/GNSS must log at the following minimums raw IMU data (200 Hz), raw GNSS data (5 Hz). 8. Provides an external pulse to the IMU for event marking. 9.

The system will use data from the IMU/GNSS to control the gimbal and camera, allowing the camera to be fired a precise locations. 10. All cables required for the full camera system integration. 11.

System must be capable of been used for aerial photography. 12. Provided solution must include a flight management system capable of been programed with a flight plan. 13.

All software will be provided to allow for the creation flight management, loading, simulation and reporting of the flight management system data. 14. Planning software must support WGS84 coordinate system as a minimum. 15.

System must provide forward motion compensation. 16. Proposed solution will be test flown by the system provider/manufacturer prior to delivery. 17.

Features of the system will be comparable for installation in to a UAVE PRION3. 18. System must work from any of the following voltages 5V, 12V or 24V. 19.A maximum weight of less than 1kg is preferred.

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This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement.

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