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33020

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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03 Feb 2021 at 22:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has initiated a tender for research services, specifically aimed at enhancing burn mapping in UK upland environments. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 73110000 and is currently at the award stage. The contract, valued at £33,020, was signed on 10 November 2020, and the procurement method used is a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring fairness and transparency. The address for the buyer is in London, UK, and the project is intended to support environmental protection efforts by informing policy development regarding wildfires and muirburn.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies involved in environmental research, remote sensing, and data analysis to participate in significant research and development projects. Businesses that specialise in producing automated mapping solutions, ecological assessment, or similar services would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate experience in utilising radar imagery or have a strong background in addressing climate change impacts. Engaging in such contracts can help companies expand their portfolio, contribute to crucial environmental protection initiatives, and grow their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

33020

Notice Description

33020

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Background 1.1. The purpose of this research is to determine whether radar imagery can play a role in producing an automated, continually updated map of burning (both managed muirburn and wildfires) in UK upland environments. In Scotland upland habitats can extend to sea level in the north and west so this isn't just a topographic distinction. 1.2. A separate Copernicus User Uptake project run by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and NatureScot is looking at Sentinel 2 to create an operational burn mapping system - if this research were successful it could enhance this system by incorporating burn extent mapping which is not influenced by cloud cover. 1.3. The policy context of this work is to help understand the impact of wildfires and muirburn on carbon emissions, biodiversity and natural capital accounting. This will provide evidence to inform policy development towards meeting Defra's strategic aim of tackling climate change and passing on to the next generation an environment protected and enhanced for the future. 1.4. Using remotely sensed data will allow a picture of burning to be developed with improved spatial and temporal detail. Increased spatial detail will help inform decision making on the restoration of peatlands to support the England Peat Strategy. Additionally, a continually updated map enables monitoring of remote areas, resulting in enhanced environmental protection on regional scales, particularly where burning affects a protected area.

Procurement Information

This call is Sub-Ojeu. Moreover this procurement is a Research and Development project. It is not required to follow OJEU procurement procedure; however to ensure fairness and transparency, Open competition was followed. Four bids were received with the award to the Most Advantageous Tender (Meat).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029011
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002218-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PIXALYTICS

Further Information

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