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title: "LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04db78"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION"
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# LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db78

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## Summary

The procurement process for the LiDAR-based Forest Inventory - Data Collection and Processing was conducted by Forestry England on behalf of the Forestry Commission. The tender, which falls under the surveying services category, aimed at collecting and processing LiDAR data for forest inventory estimates across Forestry England managed forests in regions such as New Forest and Yorkshire, with potential expansion to Devon and Cannock. The process followed an open procedure and entered the award stage on 1st August 2025, with the contract being signed on 11th April 2025. The winning supplier for this contract, valued at £170,871.06, was Arbonaut Oy Ltd. The tender process was complete by February 2025, with key procurement dates including a tender period that ended on 6th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in forestry, data collection, and geospatial services. SMEs (small and medium enterprises) that have expertise in advanced surveying techniques and data processing would be well-suited to compete in such contracts, given the emphasis on quality criteria related to contract team experience, methodology, and environmental sustainability. Such projects not only offer financial rewards but also allow companies to establish themselves as key players in the application of LiDAR technology to environmental conservation efforts. With these tenders aligning strongly with government sustainability goals, businesses in this field can leverage successful collaborations to enhance their market positioning and expand their service offerings.

## Notice

The work under this contract will produce outputs for a LiDAR-based forest inventory. This involves LiDAR data collection with accompanying field sampling for calibration, and all aspects of data processing to produce forest inventory estimates.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The work under this contract will produce outputs for a LiDAR-based forest inventory. This involves LiDAR data collection with accompanying field sampling for calibration, and all aspects of data processing to produce forest inventory estimates. Data capture will take place in Forestry England managed forests across England totalling 46,725 ha. There are 2 main regions: New Forest and Yorkshire. The contract may be extended to include a further 2 regions - Devon and/or Cannock - dependent on budget availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045355-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| Lots value | £185,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,871 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045355-2025
- 4 Feb 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003652-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=970288557
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Surveying-services./3U9N256F4Y
- https://www.forestryengland.uk/

## Provenance

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