--- title: "Aerial hyperspectral and thermal data survey - Coniston" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ca37d5b-2f26-490c-b160-12c385c6d066" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ca37d5b-2f26-490c-b160-12c385c6d066" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ca37d5b-2f26-490c-b160-12c385c6d066.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ca37d5b-2f26-490c-b160-12c385c6d066.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2018-03-09" --- # Aerial hyperspectral and thermal data survey - Coniston Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ca37d5b-2f26-490c-b160-12c385c6d066 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ca37d5b-2f26-490c-b160-12c385c6d066) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ca37d5b-2f26-490c-b160-12c385c6d066.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is seeking bids for an aerial hyperspectral and thermal data survey titled "Aerial hyperspectral and thermal data survey - Coniston" located in Coniston, Cumbria. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage; however, the tender is set to open on or after 28 February 2018, with bids due by 13 April 2018. The project falls under the industry category of unmanned aerial vehicles and related services, using an open procurement method designed to invite extensive participation. The contract is expected to commence on 8 May 2018 and will run until 31 August 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerial survey technologies and services, particularly those with capabilities in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, as the Coal Authority is open to engaging with a diverse range of providers. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in a project aimed at assessing mining legacy impacts, offering the chance to contribute to environmental protection efforts while fostering business growth in the aerospace and environmental sectors. ## Notice The Coal Authority requires a specialist Hyperspectral and Topographical UAS (Unmanned Aerial System - Drone) survey within "Coppermine Valley" Coniston, Cumbria to provide a detailed topographical survey, including geo-located aerial photographs, and to identify (if possible) areas of elevated metal concentrations (Cu, Zn) and sub-surface drainage routes (particularly those with elevated metals). This will form a key contributory element in a joint Coal Authority and Environment Agency project to protect spoil heap stability and identify potential diffuse pollution sources. This tender is being undertaken by the Authority's eTender portal InBye, details of how to register are detailed below. Should you wish to participate in this electronic tender exercise you will need to register your company details, which will require the provision of some company information and agreement to terms and conditions to access the system. Use of the system is free of charge. In order to register please log on to https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ Should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Peter Kobryn - peterkobryn@coal.gov.uk / 01623 637302 Additional information: This tender is being undertaken by the Authority's eTender portal InBye, details of how to register are detailed below. Should you wish to participate in this electronic tender exercise you will need to register your company details, which will require the provision of some company information and agreement to terms and conditions to access the system. Use of the system is free of charge. In order to register please log on to https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ Should you have any difficulties with this procedure, please contact Peter Kobryn - peterkobryn@coal.gov.uk / 01623 637302 The despatch, completion and return of tenders will be undertaken electronically, the Authority will issue a letter to award the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a73daf-f58b-42ff-887a-8e8f3cde42ed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 May 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COAL AUTHORITY | | Locality | MANSFIELD | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG18 4RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Mansfield | | Electoral ward | Berry Hill | | Westminster constituency | Mansfield | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles - 60440000 - Aerial and related services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2018 at 17:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a73daf-f58b-42ff-887a-8e8f3cde42ed - 24 Jan 2018 at 10:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db796608-c038-4ac1-8677-10b6330824d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a73daf-f58b-42ff-887a-8e8f3cde42ed 9th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db796608-c038-4ac1-8677-10b6330824d3 24th January 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60dd1b4a-ee3e-42de-ba25-a64af0c6a6ad PIN Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/215e0b3c-88a8-4c57-bd7a-51a3f90dc493 How to access the tender portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9459dade-bf54-4287-b820-dba546476332 Guidance for bidders ## Notice URLs - https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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