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The RBGE collection has trees with important historic value. Some specimens are extremely rare both in private collections and in their native habitats. Striking the balance between the conservation of the collection and visitor safety is of paramount importance. As the trees age, removal on the grounds of Health and Safety is not always in the best interests of the collection. Tree decay detection instruments would make possible the collection of data that would allow assessment of decay and inform management decisions. Risk assessment of trees with decay will become more data driven and better implementation of controls will allow these valuable trees to continue contributing to the collection. Better tree failure prediction will also improve visitor safety, and offer us new solutions to monitoring the impact of diseases in the collection.
The instruments would be utilised by all four gardens.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorbus International Limited | 06437264 | - | 2 lots Electronic high-resolution needle drill resistance measurement device · A Sonic Tomograph system: Suitable for cross-sectional analysis of trees with wood decay | - |
This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 4 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Electronic high-resolution needle drill resistance measurement device | - | 2 | Sorbus International Limited | complete |
| Lot 2 A Sonic Tomograph system: Suitable for cross-sectional analysis of trees with wood decay | - | 2 | Sorbus International Limited | complete |
Government spending data: This supplier has received £88,198 in 2 payments (over £25k) from Forestry Commission (2025-08-28 to 2026-03-24). View full payment history →