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PROVISION OF LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LiDAR) AND AERIAL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SURVEYING AND DATA (LiDAR MAPPING)

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council has completed the contract for the Provision of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Aerial Digital Photography Surveying and Data (LiDAR Mapping) on 17th March 2026. This project encompasses LiDAR mapping and photography of the entirety of Shetland, including all islands and inland areas to the inter-tidal zone. The Council required a terrestrial LiDAR mapping with a point cloud density of ten points per square metre and digital aerial photography across the region. Field Geospatial AS has been awarded the contract to deliver these services. With an open procurement method and completed tender stage, the project valued at £207,400 GBP aims to facilitate comprehensive geospatial data acquisition that benefits general public services in the UKM66 region.

This contract provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in geospatial technologies and surveying services. With the Shetland Islands Council seeking high-quality mapping solutions, companies involved in LiDAR surveying and digital photography have the chance to showcase their expertise in this expansive project. SMEs like Field Geospatial AS, who have demonstrated compliance with rigorous quality and price evaluation criteria, are well-suited to compete and expand their business footprint. The procurement process, being open, suggests a fair competitive landscape, encouraging participation from businesses that meet the financial and insurance requirements specified in the tender, thus fostering innovation and service delivery in the relevant industry sector.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LiDAR) AND AERIAL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SURVEYING AND DATA (LiDAR MAPPING)

Notice Description

Shetland Islands Council has contracted for carrying out Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) mapping of the entirety of Shetland, its islands and all inland areas, extending down to the inter-tidal zone. the Council requires: 1. Terrestrial LiDAR mapping of the whole of Shetland with a point cloud density of 10 (ten) points per square metre; 2. Digital aerial photography of the whole of Shetland; 3. Processing of the data and delivery of files/ data; and 4.Ownership of data provided by Service Provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Shetland Islands Council have Contracted an external organisation to carry out LiDAR mapping and photography of the entirety of Shetland Islands including Foula and Fair Isle to the specifications stated in ITT, and provide the resulting data outputs in the described formats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812823
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551889
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71354200 - Aerial mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£322,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£207,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIELD GEOSPATIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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