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title: "ReSCUE (Procurement for the provision of Lidar-coupled digital aerial"
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# ReSCUE (Procurement for the provision of Lidar-coupled digital aerial

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aef0473c-9050-4cc2-b688-b1e0b2cd50b9

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract under the title "ReSCUE (Procurement for the provision of Lidar-coupled digital aerial)" to Bluesky International Limited. This contract is within the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category and will be executed in locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, having been initiated through a tender process. Key dates include the contract commencement on 29 July 2024 and completion by 29 December 2024. The procurement method was direct with a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract valued at £75,000 against a total project value of £120,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in innovative research and development, particularly those with expertise in the application of Lidar technology for environmental studies. Businesses that can provide comprehensive digital aerial survey services and have a history of working within diverse geographic regions will find this contract particularly relevant. The awarded contract reflects growth prospects for businesses looking to collaborate with governmental bodies like DEFRA, enhancing their portfolio with high-profile projects aimed at investigating advanced environmental technologies.

## Notice

To investigate the application of innovative technologies for estimating the flight heights of seabirds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96adb470-c716-4637-8a4c-983acfec7948 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 29 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96adb470-c716-4637-8a4c-983acfec7948

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96adb470-c716-4637-8a4c-983acfec7948
  27th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/354cfa98-864a-422a-859f-e75465db71bb
  Contract - Research Development Order Form November 2023 - Bluesky International Ltd - Fully Executed 290724_Redacted

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