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LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing

FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

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01 Aug 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, completed a public procurement process to secure LiDAR-based forest inventory services. The procurement falls under the surveying services category, relevant to locations including the UK, Europe, and several extended regions. The open procedure tender was awarded to Arbonaut Oy Ltd on 11th April 2025, with a contract value of £170,871.06. The contract period started on 1st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2025. This process reached the award stage as of 1st August 2025. The procurement was particularly attuned to involve SMEs, making it an attractive participation for such enterprises.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in surveying services, specifically those with expertise in LiDAR technology and data processing. Companies equipped with innovative forest sampling and data calibration capabilities could leverage this procurement for substantial growth. The engagement with Forestry England could open doors for lasting partnerships and increase market credibility. Ideal candidates are SMEs with operational readiness in extensive geographical scopes, from the UK to international regions, and the capability to meet data collection and processing demands efficiently.

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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-cea1cff9-12fc-4652-8cf5-37b593712869
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c64baee0-fdb4-4228-8243-91a2802161e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,871 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,871 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 6-12 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARBONAUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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