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title: "3626236 DAERA - AFBI - LiDAR DIGITAL TOPOGRAPHIC SCAN OF NORTHERN IRELAND"
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# 3626236 DAERA - AFBI - LiDAR DIGITAL TOPOGRAPHIC SCAN OF NORTHERN IRELAND

Buyer: AGRI-FOOD BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e869

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## Summary

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute has initiated a public procurement process titled "3626236 DAERA – AFBI – LiDAR DIGITAL TOPOGRAPHIC SCAN OF NORTHERN IRELAND," classified under digital mapping services. This procurement, which takes place in Northern Ireland, is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 5th November 2021. The chosen contractor will be responsible for acquiring, processing, and delivering a comprehensive LiDAR scan of the entire land area of Northern Ireland, adhering to strict resolution requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in aerial mapping and digital imaging services, particularly those capable of using helicopters or conventional fixed-wing aircraft for data acquisition. Companies focused on high-quality mapping services, equipped with appropriate technology and expertise, are well-suited to compete, especially given the contract's substantial estimated value of £1,200,000, with the possibility of contract extension under specified conditions. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate business growth in a developing field with increasing demand for accurate and high-resolution geographic data.

## Notice

The appointed Contractor will be responsible for acquiring, processing and delivering a LiDAR scan of the land area of Northern Ireland. The LiDAR data set must cover the entire land area of Northern Ireland and be provided at an absolute minimum resolution of 16 points per square metre under leaf-off conditions. It will be delivered formatted as digital terrain model, a digital surface model and fully classified LAS file format. The Contractor is responsible for carrying out the flight(s) needed to gather the LiDAR data using a helicopter or conventional fixed wing aircraft. Due the large scale of the areas to be covered, the use of drones will not be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed Contractor will be responsible for acquiring, processing and delivering a LiDAR scan of the land area of Northern Ireland. The LiDAR data set must cover the entire land area of Northern Ireland and be provided at an absolute minimum resolution of 16 points per square metre under leaf-off conditions. It will be delivered formatted as digital terrain model, a digital surface model and fully classified LAS file format. The Contractor is responsible for carrying out the flight(s) needed to gather the LiDAR data using a helicopter or conventional fixed wing aircraft. Due the large scale of the areas to be covered, the use of drones will not be accepted.

Options: After the initial contract period, there is one option to extend for 12 months. Provisional timetable for recourse to the options: 24 months from the award of the contract.

Renewal: It is expected that the Contract will be delivered within the initial 2 year period. There is an optional extension period of up to 12 months which will only be taken up in the event that agreed legitimate unforeseen circumstances prevent the delivery of the contract within the initial period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000052-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £742,752 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRI-FOOD BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE |
| Additional buyers | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5PX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Upper Malone |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 71222100 - Urban areas mapping services
- 71222200 - Rural areas mapping services
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services
- 71354200 - Aerial mapping services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2022 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000052-2022
- 5 Oct 2021 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024828-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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