Planning

Provision of airborne LiDAR surveys for bird flight height measurement

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Jan 2023 at 12:22

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Jan 2023 at 16:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is planning a procurement process for the provision of airborne LiDAR surveys for bird flight height measurement. This project focuses on gathering evidence on seabird flight height distributions in UK waters, including within offshore wind farms. The engagement end date is set for January 23rd, 2023, urging potential providers to respond to the Early Engagement notice. The procurement is under the "Planning" stage and falls under the industry category of Marine survey services and Photogrammetry services.

This tender opportunity from Natural England provides a chance for businesses offering LiDAR survey services to contribute to valuable research on seabird flight height distributions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine survey and photogrammetry services are well-suited to compete in this competitive tender process. The procurement involves the collection of airborne LiDAR data at sea, with an emphasis on high-quality evidence collection within specified UK water locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of airborne LiDAR surveys for bird flight height measurement

Notice Description

Natural England is developing a project that, if funded, would aim to gather high quality evidence on seabird flight height distributions, at a range of locations (including within offshore wind farms) in UK waters. We anticipate this activity focusing on the collection of airborne LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data at sea. It is likely to include some validation steps and some data collection steps. We are interested to hear from providers who may be able to provide this service in the event of successful funding and subsequent competitive tender opportunity. Additional information: To express informal interest, please respond to the attached Early Engagement alert and associated documents. Email your response to alex.banks@naturalengland.org.uk cc andrew.harwood@naturalengland.org.uk. responses to be received no later than 16:00 on January 23rd 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f36480b3-5ae3-434e-8ca0-0da5029f3a80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/460f90a0-135a-4d77-ac0b-586684c596c8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

71355100 - Photogrammetry services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1QA
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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