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PROVISION OF LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LiDAR) AND AERIAL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SURVEYING AND DATA (LiDAR MAPPING)

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:44

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 14:44

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has concluded a procurement process under an open procedure, awarding a contract for aerial mapping services, including Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and aerial digital photography. This initiative targets the comprehensive surveying of the Shetland Islands, focusing on its terrestrial and inter-tidal zones, with a dense point cloud mapping of 10 points per square metre. The procurement category falls under services and is classified within aerial mapping services. The award took place on 12th March 2026, with Field Geospatial AS appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £207,400 GBP, commenced following the contract signing on the same date. The Shetland Islands, specifically region UKM66, serve as the project location. This procurement is covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses skilled in sophisticated geospatial technologies, particularly SMEs like Field Geospatial AS. Companies providing high-quality aerial survey services and data processing capabilities might benefit significantly, enhancing their portfolios with such high-profile projects. The 70% focus on pricing in the award criteria suggests competitive pricing alongside quality offerings as key success factors. Additionally, there is a sustainable outlook through ownership and processing of data that can provide secondary business propositions. With stringent financial and insurance criteria, as well as professional indemnity requirements, companies equipped with robust financial health and advanced technological capabilities are well-positioned to thrive in similar tenders. These aspects encourage potential market entrants to innovate and improve service offerings, fostering industry development while meeting public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LiDAR) AND AERIAL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SURVEYING AND DATA (LiDAR MAPPING)

Notice Description

Shetland Islands Council has contracted for carrying out Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) mapping of the entirety of Shetland, its islands and all inland areas, extending down to the inter-tidal zone. the Council requires: 1. Terrestrial LiDAR mapping of the whole of Shetland with a point cloud density of 10 (ten) points per square metre; 2. Digital aerial photography of the whole of Shetland; 3. Processing of the data and delivery of files/ data; and 4.Ownership of data provided by Service Provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Shetland Islands Council have Contracted an external organisation to carry out LiDAR mapping and photography of the entirety of Shetland Islands including Foula and Fair Isle to the specifications stated in ITT, and provide the resulting data outputs in the described formats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024147-2026
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

71354200 - Aerial mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£322,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£207,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 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
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIELD GEOSPATIAL

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