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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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05 Dec 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council is seeking bids for the provision of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and aerial digital photography surveying services, which will cover the entirety of the Shetland Islands, including Foula and Fair Isle. This tender falls within the services category and pertains to aerial mapping services. Currently at the tender stage, interested parties must submit their electronic responses by 12:00 on the 23rd of January, 2026. With a value of £322,000, this contract requires mapping and photography to a specific technical standard and the processing and delivery of captured data. The procurement method is an open procedure, with further details regarding electronic submissions available on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in LiDAR technology and aerial photography. Companies capable of producing high-resolution mapping data and meeting stringent processing requirements have a competitive edge. Particularly, entities with impeccable financial standing, as evidenced by full financial statements and relevant insurances, are well-positioned to compete effectively. The absence of options for contract renewal implies a singular focus on delivering quality during the stipulated contract period, enhancing opportunities for market leaders in geospatial data services to establish partnerships with regional authorities and expand their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Shetland Islands Council (the Council) invites Tenders 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 wish to Contract 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080079-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

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

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