---
title: "Hedge Reference Layer Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d9d3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-08-25"
---

# Hedge Reference Layer Agreement

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d9d3

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the "Hedge Reference Layer Agreement," classified under digital mapping services. The contract, valued at £1,225,000, is currently active and involves an annual subscription agreement for data provision. This limited procurement method, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, reflects the exclusive nature of the software requirement. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the successful supplier being Ordnance Survey Limited, based in Southampton, UK. The contract was signed on 31 December 2020, and the relevant delivery addresses are within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital mapping and data analytics sectors, particularly those that offer proprietary software solutions. Companies that focus on environmental protection and related technological innovations would be well-suited to participate in future procurements under similar frameworks. As the Defra Network seeks specialised providers, businesses able to demonstrate unique capabilities and compliance with stringent environmental standards may find fertile ground for expansion in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Annual subscription agreement for the provision of data

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Annual subscription agreement for the provision of data

### Procurement Information

Contract is for the use of proprietary software and therefore only one supplier is capable of providing this service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021091-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,225,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | ORDNANCE SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354100 - Digital mapping services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021091-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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