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2023-686 LIDAR Digital Topographic Scanning of Farms in GB

AHDB

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06 Feb 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

AHDB has concluded a procurement process for the "2023-686 LIDAR Digital Topographic Scanning of Farms in GB" project, aimed at obtaining LIDAR scanning services for agricultural sites. This project falls under the "Agricultural services" industry, aligning with CPV code 77100000, and involves scanning between 120 and 200 diverse farms across Great Britain, including mixed enterprises and woodland. After an open procurement procedure, the contract was awarded to Bluesky International Limited with a total value of £460,000. The contract period is scheduled from 14 October 2024 to 13 October 2025. While farm recruitment is ongoing, specific locations remain unspecified, possibly covering the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more. The tender process ended on 27 June 2024, with the award status finalised shortly after, on 5 September 2024.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in LIDAR and agricultural services. It is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bluesky International, which have proven expertise in the field. Businesses capable of handling complex data acquisition and analysis pertaining to agricultural metrics stand to gain from engaging in similar future tenders. Expansion potential exists not only in the initial service provision but also in the extended network opportunities across Great Britain and beyond, as highlighted by the broad regional scope of this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2023-686 LIDAR Digital Topographic Scanning of Farms in GB

Notice Description

For this tender, AHDB are seeking partner/s to provide LIDAR scanning services to inform the assessment of above ground biomass and carbon, and hydrological run-off risk for between 120 and 200 farms across Great Britain. Farm recruitment for participation in this project is currently underway hence exact numbers of farms and their location cannot be confirmed at this stage. Most farms will be mixed farms with two or more enterprise types. Uncropped land such as woodland will also be included.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a5931b7-5ea7-4fba-98d9-51358b60d896
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23edd028-169e-4b7a-b712-dfd69e35e889
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AHDB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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