---
title: "Sussex Woods pilot - Landscape Drone Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a23"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# Sussex Woods pilot - Landscape Drone Surveys

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a23

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## Summary

Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "Sussex Woods pilot - Landscape Drone Surveys" project. This service consists of conducting landscape thermal drone surveys to monitor the deer population over a 334 km² area in Sussex Woods during March 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage with an active status and was conducted using an open competitive method, described as a "below threshold - open competition". The project held significant activities across the UKJ region, and the procurement outcome was formalised with the signing of a contract from 19th September 2025 to 19th September 2026, with a possible 12-month extension.

This tender represents an advantageous opportunity for SMEs, as shown by the award to DIGITAL FAUNA LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise located in Wimborne. Businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those offering innovative drone technologies or wildlife surveying expertise, were well-suited to participate in this tender. Engagement in such government projects not only provides financial gain but also enhances the company's profile within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts within similar industry categories.

## Notice

To carry out landscape thermal drone survey of deer population in Sussex Woods project area (334km2) covering multiple landholdings and to be carried out in March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059716-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,612 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL FAUNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 13:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059716-2025
- 26 Aug 2025 at 10:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051195-2025
- 18 Aug 2025 at 18:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049655-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059716-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051195-2025
  26th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049655-2025
  18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4399
  RfQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4400
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4401
  Commercial Response Template
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4402
  Contract Draft
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4585
  Clarifications to Bidders Questions

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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