Tender

Near-Realtime tasked high resolution hyperspectral satellite imaging services - West Midlands - Priority 1

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is currently seeking quotations for a contract titled "Near-Realtime tasked high resolution hyperspectral satellite imaging services - West Midlands - Priority 1." This contract falls under the services industry, specifically in data capture services, with an area of interest covering 1,875 square kilometres in the West Midlands of England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 23:00 on 19th November 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 25th November 2021 and will run until 15th February 2022, requiring providers to deliver high-resolution imaging services with a response time of 72 hours post-acquisition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in satellite imaging, data capture, and analysis. Companies with capabilities in high-resolution monitoring, particularly those capable of operating within the tight timeframes outlined, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience in agricultural surveillance and environmental monitoring, as they can effectively meet the requirements set by DEFRA for this innovative project.

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Notice Title

Near-Realtime tasked high resolution hyperspectral satellite imaging services - West Midlands - Priority 1

Notice Description

We have a requirement for high resolution (better than 1 m) hyperspectral satellite imaging services for a pilot agricultural surveillance project part of the West Midlands of England totalling an area of 1,875 kmsq (details in the accompanying documents) between 21st November 2021 and 15th February 2022. The satellite provider should demonstrate that they can prioritise the tasking for this work package and show that the data has a high probability of being captured given the time frames, the size of the area and the capacity of their systems. We will need to be able to schedule at short notice satellite data capture at better than 0.6 metre resolution that will be made available to visualise and analyse within 72 hrs of acquisition. We will need to be able to share the images throughout DEFRA and be able to share screenshot (not georeferenced) images of the data with relevant stakeholders. The licence agreement should allow use of the imagery by the Environment Agency and partner (DEFRA) bodies in perpetuity. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to crispin.hambidge@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 23:00 on 19th November 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-505b44ab-73e4-4558-8680-eb9c751eef0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3839ac35-5a59-49a8-8676-3a6abc7349f6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72313000 - Data capture services

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2021 - 15 Feb 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Crispin Hambidge
Contact Email
crispin.hambidge@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02030258796

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9ES
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Twerton
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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