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ITEP0959 BlueSky: Tree & Flood Mapping

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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05 Jun 2025 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ITEP0959 BlueSky: Tree & Flood Mapping" project has been concluded by National Highways, located in Leeds, England. This service-oriented contract, classified under the "System and support services" industry category, involves utilising data from BlueSky Ltd to aid various phases of the Lower Thames Crossing Programme. The procurement method was direct and conducted through a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract period running from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2026. The contract, valued at £9,977, spans several locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award stage was completed, and the contract was activated on 22nd May 2025, with the award notice published on 5th June 2025.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses in the system and support services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability for these types of organisations. Engaging in projects under National Highways could lead to further opportunities, as this contract demonstrates the organisation's commitment to leveraging innovative data solutions. Companies adept at providing specialised data-mapping services and possessing the capability to support large-scale national infrastructure projects would be well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities, fostering business growth and potential future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP0959 BlueSky: Tree & Flood Mapping

Notice Description

The Lower Thames Crossing Programme uses data provided by BlueSky Ltd BGS to support a number of areas within the project. This includes visualisation, design and build phases, this renewal will provide access to the data below for a year to the LTC Client Team and the three Delivery Partners. Tree Data - Crown polygons - representing individual trees or closely grouped tree crowns (over 3m in height) - Idealised crown polygons visualised as circles for ease of interpretation and display [area measurement remains true to original crown feature] - height points (in metres) - detailing centre point and height of each crown Flood Data - JBAs Flood Map of Great Britain 5m

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86fabde9-a162-4397-9eff-040a323b1135
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8166e0b8-3900-476b-95c2-a3012e41dfd3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,977 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,977 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 22 May 2026 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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