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LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2025 at 15:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Aug 2025 at 09:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

05 Jun 2025 at 16:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 16:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 09:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Jun 2025 at 09:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Jun 2025 at 09:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

30 May 2025 at 18:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Mar 2025 at 11:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project has reached the award stage, with the contracting authority being Natural England, located in London, UK. The initiative is facilitated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This project aims to collect data on seabirds' flight periods and distribution using airborne LiDAR coupled with Digital Aerial Surveys (DAS). The contract was awarded on 23rd September 2025, and it covers various seasonal surveys spanning from 24th September 2025 to 13th April 2026, with potential extensions until 6th July 2026. The project's procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation including from SMEs, and is segmented into two lots focusing on different seasonal timelines, both contributing to the understanding of seabird ecological dynamics in offshore wind farm regions. The project's outputs will be publicly accessible, supporting evidence gaps for specific species, areas, and periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in survey analysis services with capacity for large-scale projects. Companies with expertise in digital aerial surveying and LiDAR technology will be well-positioned to leverage this contract to expand their operations, especially within renewable energy infrastructures such as offshore wind farms. The contract, valued at approximately £515,495.77 for Lot 1 and £773,004.28 for Lot 2, offers the chance for businesses to collaborate on a high-profile environmental project aimed at tackling climate change, providing technical value, and promoting social responsibility. Large enterprises like APEM, the awarded supplier, can harness this to further their capabilities in environmental consulting and data collection, contributing positively to biodiversity assessments and collision risk analysis for seabirds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project

Notice Description

This contract aims to appoint a Supplier(s) of Digital Aerial Surveys DAS coupled with airborne LiDAR to collect data on the abundance and distribution of seabirds, and to provide altitude data for birds in flight. This will provide data to address evidence gaps that have been identified for specific species, areas (including within offshore wind farms), and times of year. The outputs from these surveys will be made publicly available through an Open Government License, or equivalent, and it is anticipated that they will be published on The Crown Estate's Marine Data Exchange

Lot Information

Autumn and Winter Survey

A minimum of six LiDAR-coupled DAS surveys completed during the contract, with a minimum of three surveys completed in the autumn months (from 8th September to 30th November 2025), and a minimum of three surveys completed in the winter months (from 1st December 2025 to 28th February 2026). Estimated Extension End Date on 31st May 2026 The extension is reserved for unforeseen weather conditions.

Options: 3 months extension

Renewal: The extension is reserved for unforeseen weather conditions.

Summer and Spring survey

A minimum of six LiDAR-coupled DAS surveys completed during the contract, with a minimum of three surveys completed in the spring months (from 1st March to 31st May 2026), and a minimum of three surveys completed in the summer months (from 1st June to 31st August 2026). Estimated Extension End Date on 30th Nov. 2026

Options: 3 months extension

Renewal: The extension is reserved for unforeseen weather conditions

Planning Information

In December 2024, we conducted initial market engagement with several suppliers to assess their capabilities and gain insights into the market. We are now seeking broader market input to refine the strategy for a potential tender. We encourage interested suppliers to register their interest in this project and submit any questions via the sourcing portal or by email. Suppliers who believe a meeting is necessary should provide evidence of their capability to deliver the digital aerial surveys coupled with LiDAR by sending a message through the sourcing portal or by email. To ensure productive discussions, we kindly ask suppliers to submit relevant questions in advance. All Q&A raised during the process will be shared in the tender package. The Authority reserves the right to amend or withdraw this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058966-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,073,749 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,073,749 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

APEM

Further Information

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