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Aerial Imaging and Mapping Rhododendron ponticum

Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust

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Planning

19 Aug 2026 at 12:02

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust plans to commission aerial imaging and mapping services to identify the presence of Rhododendron ponticum, an invasive species, on the Isle of Gigha. The work will use drone technology to support assessment of control success and future monitoring in woodland areas. Its purpose is to inform management that allows natural regeneration and native species to thrive. The expected outputs are captured aerial imagery and accessible maps for use in ongoing land and habitat management. The service falls within aerial mapping services. Delivery will take place on the Isle of Gigha, in Argyll, Scotland.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has stated an intention to procure and has not issued an invitation to tender. The expected procurement category is services, using an open procedure. The estimated total value is £18,000. The work is planned as a single lot. The buyer’s expected next notice date is 20 August 2026. The anticipated technical approach includes photogrammetry, multispectral imaging and easily accessible mapping software. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. These are the buyer’s current plans and expectations rather than a deadline to submit a tender.

The work is likely to suit drone surveying, aerial imaging, photogrammetry and environmental mapping specialists able to operate safely on the Isle of Gigha. Relevant suppliers should be able to capture and process aerial data, use multispectral imaging to identify vegetation, and produce clear maps that non-specialist land managers can use. Experience of invasive-species monitoring, woodland surveys, habitat restoration or ecological data would help suppliers understand the intended application and demonstrate useful outputs. Businesses with suitable drone equipment, competent operators, geospatial processing capability and practical mapping software experience should prepare to engage when the procurement reaches the market. The buyer is looking for work that supports both immediate assessment of control success and repeat monitoring over time.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aerial Imaging and Mapping Rhododendron ponticum

Notice Description

Aerial imaging capture of Rhododendron ponticum presence and map creation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust (IGHT) wishes to commission work to use aerial imaging and map creation to capture the presence of Rhododendron ponticum using drone technology on the Isle of Gigha that will inform control success, and future monitoring of invasive species in Gigha's woodland spaces, allowing for natural regeneration and native species to thrive. The methods expected to be used include: photogrammetry and multispectral imaging, and easily accessible mapping software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e76b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078917-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA41 7AA
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Kintyre and the Islands
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

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