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LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing

FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2025 at 15:05

Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing was conducted by Forestry England on behalf of the Forestry Commission. The tender, which falls under the surveying services category, aimed at collecting and processing LiDAR data for forest inventory estimates across Forestry England managed forests in regions such as New Forest and Yorkshire, with potential expansion to Devon and Cannock. The process followed an open procedure and entered the award stage on 1st August 2025, with the contract being signed on 11th April 2025. The winning supplier for this contract, valued at £170,871.06, was Arbonaut Oy Ltd. The tender process was complete by February 2025, with key procurement dates including a tender period that ended on 6th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in forestry, data collection, and geospatial services. SMEs (small and medium enterprises) that have expertise in advanced surveying techniques and data processing would be well-suited to compete in such contracts, given the emphasis on quality criteria related to contract team experience, methodology, and environmental sustainability. Such projects not only offer financial rewards but also allow companies to establish themselves as key players in the application of LiDAR technology to environmental conservation efforts. With these tenders aligning strongly with government sustainability goals, businesses in this field can leverage successful collaborations to enhance their market positioning and expand their service offerings.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Data capture will take place in Forestry England managed forests across England totalling 46,725 ha. There are 2 main regions: New Forest and Yorkshire. The contract may be extended to include a further 2 regions - Devon and/or Cannock - dependent on budget availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045355-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,871 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Emily Coffin
Contact Email
emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674000

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

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