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title: "Near-Realtime tasked high resolution satellite imaging services - SW England Priority1"
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# Near-Realtime tasked high resolution satellite imaging services - SW England Priority1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d9cba3d-5f7c-4349-be89-8c0d43404358

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is seeking providers for high-resolution satellite imaging services, titled "Near-Realtime tasked high resolution satellite imaging services - SW England Priority1." This procurement falls under the 'Data capture services' industry category and is located in South West England, covering an area of 1,621 square kilometres. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with responses due by 23:00 on 19th November 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 25th November 2021 and conclude on 15th February 2022. The method of procurement is classified as a 'limited' competitive quotation below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in satellite data capture and analysis, particularly those with the capability to deliver timely high-resolution imagery within stringent deadlines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in agricultural surveillance technology and can provide immediate scheduling for data capture are well-suited to apply. Contracting will also require the ability to manage and share imagery as outlined in the contract conditions, which extends usage rights to relevant governmental partners.

## Notice

We have a requirement for high resolution (better than 0.6 m) satellite imaging services for a pilot agricultural surveillance project part of the South West of England totalling an area of 1,621 kmsq (details in the accompanying documents) between 25th November 2021 and 15th February 2022. The satellite provider should demonstrate that they can prioritise the tasking for this work package and show that the data has a high probability of being captured given the time frames, the size of the area and the capacity of their systems. We will need to be able to schedule at short notice satellite data capture at better than 0.6 metre resolution that will be made available to visualise and analyse within 72 hrs of acquisition. We will need to be able to share the images throughout DEFRA and be able to share screenshot (not georeferenced) images of the data with relevant stakeholders. The licence agreement should allow use of the imagery by the Environment Agency and partner (DEFRA) bodies in perpetuity. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to crispin.hambidge@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 23:00 on 19th November 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60731b8-1638-48a9-be80-3f9a730f2f08 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2021 - 15 Feb 2022 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 9ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Twerton |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 72319000 - Data supply services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2021 at 15:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60731b8-1638-48a9-be80-3f9a730f2f08
- 4 Nov 2021 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60731b8-1638-48a9-be80-3f9a730f2f08
- 4 Nov 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60731b8-1638-48a9-be80-3f9a730f2f08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60731b8-1638-48a9-be80-3f9a730f2f08
  8th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b425f42f-92f5-4bc6-8eec-3590aadad282
  Supporting information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/186f8d97-50c3-4d8b-8bd7-d25cc7285ea4
  Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c0d9ff6-ff17-4a8c-9e8d-412cf8356a69
  Suppliers questions and answers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88196626-f264-4032-9f24-76f33fca878d
  Region of interest

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