Tender

LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing

FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, on behalf of the Forestry Commission, is currently at the Tender stage for a project titled "LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing." This procurement falls within the Surveying Services industry category (CPV code 71355000) and is intended for diverse locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process is open and follows an open procedure method. With a publication date of 4th February 2025, the deadline for tender submissions is set for 6th March 2025, and the contract period begins on 1st April 2025, concluding on 1st October 2025. The total estimated value of the contract is £185,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in surveying services, particularly those capable of handling LiDAR data collection, field sampling for calibration, and data processing to produce forest inventory estimates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for growing or specialised firms. The comprehensive scope of this project allows for collaboration with various international entities, thereby broadening the business reach and enhancing growth potential for firms with expertise in advanced data collection and analysis, as well as those looking to expand their market presence globally.

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Notice Title

LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing

Notice Description

The work under this contract will produce outputs for a LiDAR-based forest inventory. This involves LiDAR data collection with accompanying field sampling for calibration, and all aspects of data processing to produce forest inventory estimates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ace0a42-663d-4041-87dd-fd9f389e5db0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595145da-999f-4ec4-80a9-8c1966423434
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 6-12 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
FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
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
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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