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title: "Near-Realtime routine satellite imaging services"
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# Near-Realtime routine satellite imaging services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51e1683f-a971-44aa-81ae-ee26bdc11913

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS, which is seeking to engage suppliers for "Near-Realtime routine satellite imaging services" as part of a pilot agricultural surveillance project in England. The contract, classified under data capture services (CPV 72313000), is in the award stage, with a contract period from 30th June 2021 to 31st March 2022. The deadline for tenders was set for 15:00 on 14th June 2021. The procurement method employed was a limited process, featuring competitive quotations below the threshold, with a total contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in satellite imaging and data analysis, particularly those capable of delivering high-resolution images and data rapidly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract appealing, particularly those focused on innovative imaging solutions, as the requirements include the ability to stream images within 48 hours and conduct in-depth analysis. Additionally, companies with expertise in agricultural applications and data management tools, such as ESRI's ArcGIS, could significantly benefit from this contract.

## Notice

We have a requirement for high resolution satellite imaging services for a pilot agricultural surveillance project covering multiple areas of England between 30th June 2021 and 31st March 2022. Supplier must be able to provide streaming satellite imagery within 48 hours of data acquisition. Daily routine coverage at a resolution of 3m GSD or better is required for the whole of England with the ability to stream images through ESRI's ArcGIS Online portal. We will need to be able to filter imagery by date easily to view in AGOL web maps in both true colour and FCNIR rendering. In addition we will need to have the ability occasionally to download images in order to perform further in-house analysis. It will also be a requirement to be able to schedule at short notice satellite data capture at better than 1 metre resolution that will be made available to visualise and analyse within 48 hrs of acquisition. Anticipating approximately 20 collects, each of approximately 25kmsq. 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. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to survey@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 15:00 on 14th June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7120f48d-6593-449a-b0bf-9d392be80a8d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 15:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7120f48d-6593-449a-b0bf-9d392be80a8d
- 11 Oct 2021 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7120f48d-6593-449a-b0bf-9d392be80a8d
- 26 May 2021 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8950a577-86ac-4515-ac0c-9c95005d0158

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7120f48d-6593-449a-b0bf-9d392be80a8d
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8950a577-86ac-4515-ac0c-9c95005d0158
  26th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c17b85f-2ce7-43de-9c20-49a2725cebd3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e28e14e-ab87-4f81-86c0-2448d28d5b2c

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