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Additional Tree Mapping Data - Epping Forest 2026

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, has completed a procurement process titled "Additional Tree Mapping Data - Epping Forest 2026," which falls under the goods category focused on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Part of a direct procurement method without competition, this tender caters to the mapping of additional Lower Thames Crossing land in Epping Forest. The award, dated 25 February 2026, has progressed to the contract stage, with the contract period being from 15 March 2026 to 14 March 2027. The supplier, Bluesky International Limited, will deliver the services under this contract, valued at £1,180. The process adheres to UK legal bases and standards, reflecting an organised approach to local government procurement.

This tender presents opportunities for legal and data analytics businesses with expertise in GIS technologies to explore further partnerships and expand their service offerings within the public sector. Bluesky International Limited, a large-scale supplier known for its geographic information services, is an example of a company well-positioned to fulfil the requirements of this contract. Businesses specialised in environmental mapping and data processing are perfectly suited to bid for similar tenders in the future, particularly those looking to engage in public sector contracts like those initiated by central government bodies such as National Highways Limited.

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Notice Title

Additional Tree Mapping Data - Epping Forest 2026

Notice Description

Tree Mapping data for additional Lower Thames Crossing land (Epping Forest).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016807-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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