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Sussex Woods pilot - Landscape Drone Surveys

Natural England

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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25 Sep 2025 at 14:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

26 Aug 2025 at 11:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 19:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "Sussex Woods pilot - Landscape Drone Surveys" project. This service consists of conducting landscape thermal drone surveys to monitor the deer population over a 334 km² area in Sussex Woods during March 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage with an active status and was conducted using an open competitive method, described as a "below threshold - open competition". The project held significant activities across the UKJ region, and the procurement outcome was formalised with the signing of a contract from 19th September 2025 to 19th September 2026, with a possible 12-month extension.

This tender represents an advantageous opportunity for SMEs, as shown by the award to DIGITAL FAUNA LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise located in Wimborne. Businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those offering innovative drone technologies or wildlife surveying expertise, were well-suited to participate in this tender. Engagement in such government projects not only provides financial gain but also enhances the company's profile within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts within similar industry categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sussex Woods pilot - Landscape Drone Surveys

Notice Description

To carry out landscape thermal drone survey of deer population in Sussex Woods project area (334km2) covering multiple landholdings and to be carried out in March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059716-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL FAUNA LIMITED

Further Information

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