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Geospatial Mapping

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for geospatial mapping services, initiated by Essex County Council, has culminated in awarding a contract to OBJECTIVE COMPUTING LIMITED. Essex County Council, located in Chelmsford, UK, is seeking to develop a comprehensive Geospatial Map of Essex, which will encompass Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, Garden Communities, Skills Centres, and other substantial projects. The procurement method was limited, suitable for contracts below the threshold with limited competition. The contract covers services within the digital mapping domain, classified under CPV code 71354100, and is active until 30th July 2026, following the signing on 30th March 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in digital mapping services to enhance their portfolios by contributing to an impactful regional development project. Suitable candidates for such contracts typically include small and medium enterprises with expertise in geospatial design and digital mapping. The project location, UKH3 region in the United Kingdom, could provide local businesses with a competitive advantage, fostering collaborations and elevating their industry standing as integral contributors to significant infrastructure mapping initiatives.

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Notice Title

Geospatial Mapping

Notice Description

To source, design, and develop a Geospatial Map of Essex highlighting NSIPs (Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects), Garden Communities, Skills Centres, and other significant projects not covered within these themes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06889a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036630-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71354100 - Digital mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Jul 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OBJECTIVE COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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