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title: "2023-686 LIDAR Digital Topographic Scanning of Farms in GB"
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# 2023-686 LIDAR Digital Topographic Scanning of Farms in GB

Buyer: AHDB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a5931b7-5ea7-4fba-98d9-51358b60d896

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## Summary

AHDB has concluded a procurement process for the "2023-686 LIDAR Digital Topographic Scanning of Farms in GB" project, aimed at obtaining LIDAR scanning services for agricultural sites. This project falls under the "Agricultural services" industry, aligning with CPV code 77100000, and involves scanning between 120 and 200 diverse farms across Great Britain, including mixed enterprises and woodland. After an open procurement procedure, the contract was awarded to Bluesky International Limited with a total value of £460,000. The contract period is scheduled from 14 October 2024 to 13 October 2025. While farm recruitment is ongoing, specific locations remain unspecified, possibly covering the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more. The tender process ended on 27 June 2024, with the award status finalised shortly after, on 5 September 2024.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in LIDAR and agricultural services. It is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bluesky International, which have proven expertise in the field. Businesses capable of handling complex data acquisition and analysis pertaining to agricultural metrics stand to gain from engaging in similar future tenders. Expansion potential exists not only in the initial service provision but also in the extended network opportunities across Great Britain and beyond, as highlighted by the broad regional scope of this contract.

## Notice

For this tender, AHDB are seeking partner/s to provide LIDAR scanning services to inform the assessment of above ground biomass and carbon, and hydrological run-off risk for between 120 and 200 farms across Great Britain. Farm recruitment for participation in this project is currently underway hence exact numbers of farms and their location cannot be confirmed at this stage. Most farms will be mixed farms with two or more enterprise types. Uncropped land such as woodland will also be included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23edd028-169e-4b7a-b712-dfd69e35e889 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £460,000 |
| 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 | AHDB |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 4SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23edd028-169e-4b7a-b712-dfd69e35e889

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23edd028-169e-4b7a-b712-dfd69e35e889
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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