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title: "Near-Realtime tasked high resolution satellite imaging services - Hants and Dorset - Priority 2"
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# Near-Realtime tasked high resolution satellite imaging services - Hants and Dorset - Priority 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0dee14e-5903-4b29-b114-ed32853dd026

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is seeking competitive quotes for a project titled "Near-Realtime tasked high resolution satellite imaging services - Hants and Dorset - Priority 2." This contract falls under the industry category of Data Capture Services and is focused on the Hampshire and Dorset areas of England, covering a total area of 2,575 square kilometres. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 23:00 on 19th November 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 25th November 2021 and run until 15th February 2022, requiring high-resolution satellite imaging services that can be visualised and analysed within 72 hours of acquisition.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in satellite imaging and data capture services, particularly those capable of responding rapidly to short-notice data requests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is limited and involves competitive quotations. Companies with expertise in agricultural surveillance, satellite technology, and data analysis would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector as part of ongoing surveillance projects.

## 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 Hampshire and Dorset areas of England totalling an area of 2,575 kmsq (details in the accompanying documents) between 25st 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/636a530b-d7fb-4119-91d4-437906679cfe |
| 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 15:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636a530b-d7fb-4119-91d4-437906679cfe
- 4 Nov 2021 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636a530b-d7fb-4119-91d4-437906679cfe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636a530b-d7fb-4119-91d4-437906679cfe
  8th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcacb5e6-4e5d-4e1f-95c1-8a246f2f144c
  Supporting information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/071d6165-8cc5-49ed-83b8-282255405a3b
  Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c9c76b1-24e2-4ae9-8ce6-030dd7b1fced
  Suppliers questions and answers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa5cf18d-2eb3-41e1-9312-af18eecad1eb
  Region of interest

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