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

DEFRA

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27 Aug 2024 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract under the title "ReSCUE (Procurement for the provision of Lidar-coupled digital aerial)" to Bluesky International Limited. This contract is within the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category and will be executed in locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, having been initiated through a tender process. Key dates include the contract commencement on 29 July 2024 and completion by 29 December 2024. The procurement method was direct with a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract valued at £75,000 against a total project value of £120,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in innovative research and development, particularly those with expertise in the application of Lidar technology for environmental studies. Businesses that can provide comprehensive digital aerial survey services and have a history of working within diverse geographic regions will find this contract particularly relevant. The awarded contract reflects growth prospects for businesses looking to collaborate with governmental bodies like DEFRA, enhancing their portfolio with high-profile projects aimed at investigating advanced environmental technologies.

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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-aef0473c-9050-4cc2-b688-b1e0b2cd50b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96adb470-c716-4637-8a4c-983acfec7948
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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