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title: "ReSCUE (Procurement for the provision of Lidar-coupled digital aerial"
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# ReSCUE (Procurement for the provision of Lidar-coupled digital aerial

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03bf2dd7-c952-4e1f-bb00-1184e82bfc1e

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## Summary

DEFRA has completed a procurement process titled "ReSCUE (Procurement for the provision of Lidar-coupled digital aerial)" aimed at investigating innovative technologies for estimating seabird flight heights. This tender, classified under "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV: 73200000), applied a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The process included key dates such as the tender period ending on 5th July 2024, and the contract running from 29th July 2024 to 29th December 2024. Geographic delivery covers the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value was approximately £154,303.50.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with an interest or capability in innovative environmental technologies. Companies able to provide advanced digital aerial and Lidar technologies would find this contract particularly advantageous. While the specific contract was awarded to APEM Ltd, similar future tenders from DEFRA could provide additional occasions for firms in this sector to expand their business and demonstrate their expertise in handling advanced technological solutions for environmental and wildlife monitoring.

## Notice

To investigate the application of innovative technologies for estimating the flight heights of seabirds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eabad64a-bcd9-4cae-a964-0d0fbc59462f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 29 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,303 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eabad64a-bcd9-4cae-a964-0d0fbc59462f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eabad64a-bcd9-4cae-a964-0d0fbc59462f
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c32ccdb5-7492-4a52-a973-39373145dce4
  Contract - Research Development Order Form November 2023 - APEM Fully executed 290724_Redacted

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