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title: "Provision of airborne LiDAR surveys for bird flight height measurement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2023-01-18"
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# Provision of airborne LiDAR surveys for bird flight height measurement

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f36480b3-5ae3-434e-8ca0-0da5029f3a80

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## Summary

Natural England is planning a procurement process for the provision of airborne LiDAR surveys for bird flight height measurement. This project focuses on gathering evidence on seabird flight height distributions in UK waters, including within offshore wind farms. The engagement end date is set for January 23rd, 2023, urging potential providers to respond to the Early Engagement notice. The procurement is under the "Planning" stage and falls under the industry category of Marine survey services and Photogrammetry services.

This tender opportunity from Natural England provides a chance for businesses offering LiDAR survey services to contribute to valuable research on seabird flight height distributions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine survey and photogrammetry services are well-suited to compete in this competitive tender process. The procurement involves the collection of airborne LiDAR data at sea, with an emphasis on high-quality evidence collection within specified UK water locations.

## Notice

Natural England is developing a project that, if funded, would aim to gather high quality evidence on seabird flight height distributions, at a range of locations (including within offshore wind farms) in UK waters. We anticipate this activity focusing on the collection of airborne LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data at sea. It is likely to include some validation steps and some data collection steps. We are interested to hear from providers who may be able to provide this service in the event of successful funding and subsequent competitive tender opportunity. Additional information: To express informal interest, please respond to the attached Early Engagement alert and associated documents. Email your response to alex.banks@naturalengland.org.uk cc andrew.harwood@naturalengland.org.uk. responses to be received no later than 16:00 on January 23rd 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/460f90a0-135a-4d77-ac0b-586684c596c8 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 71355100 - Photogrammetry services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 12:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/460f90a0-135a-4d77-ac0b-586684c596c8
- 16 Jan 2023 at 16:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/460f90a0-135a-4d77-ac0b-586684c596c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/460f90a0-135a-4d77-ac0b-586684c596c8
  18th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bd143b4-6a48-48b6-96b6-9daf7846ca6d
  Provision of airborne LiDAR surveys for bird flight height measurement EOI

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