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title: "2023-683 Interpreting LIDAR Scanning Data to assess Biomass & Carbon stocks"
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# 2023-683 Interpreting LIDAR Scanning Data to assess Biomass & Carbon stocks

Buyer: AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04598b

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## Summary

The AHDB (Defra Network eTendering Portal) has awarded a contract for the project titled "2023-683 Interpreting LIDAR Scanning Data to assess Biomass & Carbon stocks." This project falls under the agricultural services industry category and is located in the UK. The procurement process, which utilised an open procedure, has reached the award stage. Trinity AgTech Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £51,200, with a contract start date of 10 December 2024. This project aims to interpret LIDAR scanning data to assess above and below ground carbon stocks on 120-200 farms across Great Britain. The project status is complete as of 23 January 2025.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in agricultural and data analysis services. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises that provide advanced data interpretation and environmental assessment services would find this tender particularly suitable. By engaging in this contract, businesses can showcase their technical expertise and innovative approaches in environmental monitoring and sustainable farming practices, thereby enhancing their credibility and expanding their market presence in the agricultural services sector.

## Notice

Interpreting Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Scanning Data to Assess Above and Below Ground Carbon (AGC/BGC) for Hedgerows and Trees and Run-off Risk Mapping on Farms in GB.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Interpreting Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Scanning Data to Assess Above and Below Ground Carbon (AGC/BGC) for Hedgerows and Trees and Run-off Risk Mapping on Farms in GB.
AHDB is undertaking environmental baselining work on a group of farms expected to be in the range 120 - 200 farms across GB where it aims to establish a net carbon balance, taking account of GHG emissions and carbon stocks and sequestration, and capture a range of metrics of relevance to evaluating natural capital and monitoring the environmental impact of behaviour change. For this tender, AHDB are seeking a partner to assess above and below ground biomass (AGB/BGB) associated with woody biomass on the farms in this project and from that estimate the associated above and below ground carbon stocks. Most farms will be mixed farms with two or more enterprise types. Uncropped land such as woodland will also be included. AHDB intends to procure LIDAR scanning services to inform this assessment of 120-200 farms. It is expected that the successful tenderer will use these LIDAR datasets, accompanying aerial imagery and published allometric models for hedgerows, trees and woodland to derive above ground carbon stocks on farm along with other outputs of relevance to farmers and the baselining work.
The Procurement Documents have been made directly available by AHDB by electronic means at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Additional information: The stated value of the contract is based on the evaluation parameters as described in the Tender. However, dependent of land coverage and associated reporting, actual cost range may vary, but not exceed PS200k

Renewal: Options to extend for up to two more years in increments of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002384-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 4SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRINITY AGTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002384-2025
- 14 May 2024 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015337-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/agriculture-and-horticulture-development-board
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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