Invitation to Tender for 3D laser scanner - AWARD

The Geospatial Survey team at Historic England require a new 3D laser scanner, specifically a Leica Geosystems RTC360 or equivalent. Essential characteristics of the equipment as follows, all bids should include evidence of compliance:

Seamless compatibility with existing software in use by the team (Leica Register 360, Cyclone Core). We do not require additional third party software/workflows, bids that require this will be rejected.

Rapid data acquisition (e.g. <2 mins for full scan with c. 6mm point spacing at 10m resolution including HDR imaging). Speed up to 2,000,000 pts/s

Real-time on-site coarse registration

Visual Inertial System (or equivalent) to track movement of scanner relative to previous setups in real time

Touch screen controls

Integrated wireless LAN

Double scan capability (removal of moving objects)

Can be mounted/used upside-down

Range c. 0.5 - 130m

Integrated 3600 HDR imaging system, altimeter, compass, GNSS

IP54 or better Solid particle/liquid ingress protection

Package to include hard transport container plus backpack.

Additional accessories to be included:

Tripod, 4 no. batteries, battery charger, USB flash drive (if applicable), rain cover

Customer Care Package to include firmware updates, annual servicing/calibration for a period of 2 years from purchase

Total package cost, including VAT and delivery, under £51,000 GBP