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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cea1cff9-12fc-4652-8cf5-37b593712869

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## Summary

Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, completed a public procurement process to secure LiDAR-based forest inventory services. The procurement falls under the surveying services category, relevant to locations including the UK, Europe, and several extended regions. The open procedure tender was awarded to Arbonaut Oy Ltd on 11th April 2025, with a contract value of £170,871.06. The contract period started on 1st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2025. This process reached the award stage as of 1st August 2025. The procurement was particularly attuned to involve SMEs, making it an attractive participation for such enterprises.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in surveying services, specifically those with expertise in LiDAR technology and data processing. Companies equipped with innovative forest sampling and data calibration capabilities could leverage this procurement for substantial growth. The engagement with Forestry England could open doors for lasting partnerships and increase market credibility. Ideal candidates are SMEs with operational readiness in extensive geographical scopes, from the UK to international regions, and the capability to meet data collection and processing demands efficiently.

## 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/c64baee0-fdb4-4228-8243-91a2802161e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,871 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,871 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c64baee0-fdb4-4228-8243-91a2802161e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c64baee0-fdb4-4228-8243-91a2802161e8
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=970288557
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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