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title: "LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing"
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# LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ace0a42-663d-4041-87dd-fd9f389e5db0

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## Summary

Forestry England, on behalf of the Forestry Commission, is currently at the Tender stage for a project titled "LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing." This procurement falls within the Surveying Services industry category (CPV code 71355000) and is intended for diverse locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process is open and follows an open procedure method. With a publication date of 4th February 2025, the deadline for tender submissions is set for 6th March 2025, and the contract period begins on 1st April 2025, concluding on 1st October 2025. The total estimated value of the contract is £185,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in surveying services, particularly those capable of handling LiDAR data collection, field sampling for calibration, and data processing to produce forest inventory estimates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for growing or specialised firms. The comprehensive scope of this project allows for collaboration with various international entities, thereby broadening the business reach and enhancing growth potential for firms with expertise in advanced data collection and analysis, as well as those looking to expand their market presence globally.

## Notice

The work under this contract will produce outputs for a LiDAR-based forest inventory. This involves LiDAR data collection with accompanying field sampling for calibration, and all aspects of data processing to produce forest inventory estimates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595145da-999f-4ec4-80a9-8c1966423434 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| 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 | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595145da-999f-4ec4-80a9-8c1966423434

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595145da-999f-4ec4-80a9-8c1966423434
  4th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Surveying-services./3U9N256F4Y
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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