--- title: "LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ca.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2025-09-23" --- # LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ca.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project has reached the award stage, with the contracting authority being Natural England, located in London, UK. The initiative is facilitated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This project aims to collect data on seabirds' flight periods and distribution using airborne LiDAR coupled with Digital Aerial Surveys (DAS). The contract was awarded on 23rd September 2025, and it covers various seasonal surveys spanning from 24th September 2025 to 13th April 2026, with potential extensions until 6th July 2026. The project's procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation including from SMEs, and is segmented into two lots focusing on different seasonal timelines, both contributing to the understanding of seabird ecological dynamics in offshore wind farm regions. The project's outputs will be publicly accessible, supporting evidence gaps for specific species, areas, and periods. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in survey analysis services with capacity for large-scale projects. Companies with expertise in digital aerial surveying and LiDAR technology will be well-positioned to leverage this contract to expand their operations, especially within renewable energy infrastructures such as offshore wind farms. The contract, valued at approximately £515,495.77 for Lot 1 and £773,004.28 for Lot 2, offers the chance for businesses to collaborate on a high-profile environmental project aimed at tackling climate change, providing technical value, and promoting social responsibility. Large enterprises like APEM, the awarded supplier, can harness this to further their capabilities in environmental consulting and data collection, contributing positively to biodiversity assessments and collision risk analysis for seabirds. ## Notice This contract aims to appoint a Supplier(s) of Digital Aerial Surveys DAS coupled with airborne LiDAR to collect data on the abundance and distribution of seabirds, and to provide altitude data for birds in flight. This will provide data to address evidence gaps that have been identified for specific species, areas (including within offshore wind farms), and times of year. The outputs from these surveys will be made publicly available through an Open Government License, or equivalent, and it is anticipated that they will be published on The Crown Estate's Marine Data Exchange ### Lot Information Autumn and Winter Survey A minimum of six LiDAR-coupled DAS surveys completed during the contract, with a minimum of three surveys completed in the autumn months (from 8th September to 30th November 2025), and a minimum of three surveys completed in the winter months (from 1st December 2025 to 28th February 2026). Estimated Extension End Date on 31st May 2026 The extension is reserved for unforeseen weather conditions. Options: 3 months extension Renewal: The extension is reserved for unforeseen weather conditions. Summer and Spring survey A minimum of six LiDAR-coupled DAS surveys completed during the contract, with a minimum of three surveys completed in the spring months (from 1st March to 31st May 2026), and a minimum of three surveys completed in the summer months (from 1st June to 31st August 2026). Estimated Extension End Date on 30th Nov. 2026 Options: 3 months extension Renewal: The extension is reserved for unforeseen weather conditions ### Planning Information In December 2024, we conducted initial market engagement with several suppliers to assess their capabilities and gain insights into the market. We are now seeking broader market input to refine the strategy for a potential tender. We encourage interested suppliers to register their interest in this project and submit any questions via the sourcing portal or by email. Suppliers who believe a meeting is necessary should provide evidence of their capability to deliver the digital aerial surveys coupled with LiDAR by sending a message through the sourcing portal or by email. To ensure productive discussions, we kindly ask suppliers to submit relevant questions in advance. All Q&A raised during the process will be shared in the tender package. The Authority reserves the right to amend or withdraw this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058966-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 May 2025 | | Award date | 4 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,073,749 | | Contracts value | £1,073,749 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | 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 | APEM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311300 - Survey analysis services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2025 at 14:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058966-2025 - 6 Aug 2025 at 08:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046374-2025 - 5 Jun 2025 at 15:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030379-2025 - 4 Jun 2025 at 15:52 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030033-2025 - 4 Jun 2025 at 08:32 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029712-2025 - 2 Jun 2025 at 08:50 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029003-2025 - 2 Jun 2025 at 08:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028992-2025 - 30 May 2025 at 17:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028950-2025 - 24 Mar 2025 at 11:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010858-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058966-2025 23rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046374-2025 6th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030379-2025 5th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030033-2025 4th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029712-2025 4th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029003-2025 2nd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028992-2025 2nd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028950-2025 30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010858-2025 24th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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