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ReSCUE (Procurement for the provision of Lidar-coupled digital aerial

DEFRA

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29 Aug 2024 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

DEFRA has completed a procurement process titled "ReSCUE (Procurement for the provision of Lidar-coupled digital aerial)" aimed at investigating innovative technologies for estimating seabird flight heights. This tender, classified under "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV: 73200000), applied a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The process included key dates such as the tender period ending on 5th July 2024, and the contract running from 29th July 2024 to 29th December 2024. Geographic delivery covers the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value was approximately £154,303.50.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with an interest or capability in innovative environmental technologies. Companies able to provide advanced digital aerial and Lidar technologies would find this contract particularly advantageous. While the specific contract was awarded to APEM Ltd, similar future tenders from DEFRA could provide additional occasions for firms in this sector to expand their business and demonstrate their expertise in handling advanced technological solutions for environmental and wildlife monitoring.

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Notice Title

ReSCUE (Procurement for the provision of Lidar-coupled digital aerial

Notice Description

To investigate the application of innovative technologies for estimating the flight heights of seabirds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03bf2dd7-c952-4e1f-bb00-1184e82bfc1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eabad64a-bcd9-4cae-a964-0d0fbc59462f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,303 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 29 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Jennifer Allen
Contact Email
jennifer.allen@defra.gov.uk.defra
Contact Phone
07920836667

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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