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Terrestrial laser scanner

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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07 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University, a public authority within the sub-central government, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed the procurement of a high-precision Terrestrial Laser Scanner. This procurement process, categorised under the surveying instruments industry, was conducted through a direct method below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded to RIEGL UK LTD on 20th March 2026, commencing on 23rd March 2026, with an end date of 23rd June 2026. The total contract value is £69,240. This procurement supports the "Building Local Capacity to Improve The Protection And Management Of The Blue And John Crow Mountains National Park" project, focusing on habitat mapping and conservation monitoring.

This opportunity presents substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in geospatial technology and associated equipment. It highlights the demand for suppliers who can provide high-resolution 3D geospatial data and equipment with the capability of advanced waveform processing. Businesses equipped to deliver photorealistic 3D point clouds suitable for environmental and structural analysis may find similar future projects advantageous. Large companies that can offer state-of-the-art surveying instruments are ideally positioned to engage in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Terrestrial laser scanner

Notice Description

Northumbria University has procured a high-precision Terrestrial Laser Scanner to support the 'Building Local Capacity To Improve The Protection And Management Of The Blue And John Crow Mountains National Park' project. The equipment provides high-resolution 3D geospatial data essential for habitat mapping, heritage site documentation, and long-term conservation monitoring of the National Park's unique topography. Specifically, this unit utilizes advanced waveform processing for rapid data acquisition in complex terrain, paired with a high-resolution external imaging system. This integration allows for the generation of true-color, photorealistic 3D point clouds, ensuring that environmental and structural changes can be analyzed with sub-centimetre accuracy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031325-2026
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

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

38296000 - Surveying instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 23 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIEGL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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