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title: "High resolution satellite imagery for tNCEA"
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# High resolution satellite imagery for tNCEA

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f77aa2e7-579c-4611-ac0e-bddc2558f356

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "High resolution satellite imagery for tNCEA" to Planet. This procurement falls under the industry category of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The contract is focused on high-resolution satellite imagery to support the terrestrial National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (tNCEA) programme. The procurement process employed a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and has progressed to the award stage. The contract commenced on 1 August 2024 and will run until 31 July 2025, with a total value of £20,412. The imagery will be used across varied regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond. Key personnel include Neil Widdop, the contact point at Defra, located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses offering GIS and high-resolution satellite imagery services to gain a foothold in public sector contracts. With Defra actively investing in environmental and ecosystem assessments, businesses that specialise in geographical data services and satellite imagery are well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from participating in such tenders given their suitability preferences. Winning this contract can provide substantial business growth by establishing credibility in government projects and fostering long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

High resolution satellite imagery for the terrestrial National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (tNCEA) programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef2888a-52d0-4666-af26-25af0efb4069 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,412 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,412 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | PLANET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef2888a-52d0-4666-af26-25af0efb4069

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef2888a-52d0-4666-af26-25af0efb4069
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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