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BlueSky - Tree & Flood Mapping Licences Renewal 2026

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, has completed the award stage of the tender process for the renewal of tree and flood mapping licences. This procurement, titled "BlueSky - Tree & Flood Mapping Licences Renewal 2026", is focused on geographic data services related to land within the Lower Thames Crossing programme. The contract was awarded to Bluesky International Limited, headquartered in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, with the procurement method being direct and classified as below threshold without competition. The contract period extends from 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2029, with a gross contract value of £42,690.24.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in rural areas mapping services to expand their profile, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive data analysis and mapping solutions. While the process did not involve a competitive tender, it highlights the market demand for such services within major infrastructure projects. Large-scale businesses with expertise in environmental mapping and geographic data services, similar to Bluesky International Limited, would find themselves well-suited to capitalise on similar future bids involving public sector agencies.

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Notice Title

BlueSky - Tree & Flood Mapping Licences Renewal 2026

Notice Description

Tree and Flood Mapping data for land within the Lower Thames Crossing programme land boundary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016814-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71222200 - Rural areas mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,575 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
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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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