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title: "PROVISION OF LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LiDAR) AND AERIAL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SURVEYING AND DATA (LiDAR MAPPING)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef81"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# PROVISION OF LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LiDAR) AND AERIAL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SURVEYING AND DATA (LiDAR MAPPING)

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef81

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council has concluded a procurement process under an open procedure, awarding a contract for aerial mapping services, including Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and aerial digital photography. This initiative targets the comprehensive surveying of the Shetland Islands, focusing on its terrestrial and inter-tidal zones, with a dense point cloud mapping of 10 points per square metre. The procurement category falls under services and is classified within aerial mapping services. The award took place on 12th March 2026, with Field Geospatial AS appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £207,400 GBP, commenced following the contract signing on the same date. The Shetland Islands, specifically region UKM66, serve as the project location. This procurement is covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). 

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses skilled in sophisticated geospatial technologies, particularly SMEs like Field Geospatial AS. Companies providing high-quality aerial survey services and data processing capabilities might benefit significantly, enhancing their portfolios with such high-profile projects. The 70% focus on pricing in the award criteria suggests competitive pricing alongside quality offerings as key success factors. Additionally, there is a sustainable outlook through ownership and processing of data that can provide secondary business propositions. With stringent financial and insurance criteria, as well as professional indemnity requirements, companies equipped with robust financial health and advanced technological capabilities are well-positioned to thrive in similar tenders. These aspects encourage potential market entrants to innovate and improve service offerings, fostering industry development while meeting public sector requirements.

## Notice

Shetland Islands Council has contracted for carrying out Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) mapping of the entirety of Shetland, its islands and all inland areas, extending down to the inter-tidal zone. the Council requires: 1. Terrestrial LiDAR mapping of the whole of Shetland with a point cloud density of 10 (ten) points per square metre; 2. Digital aerial photography of the whole of Shetland; 3. Processing of the data and delivery of files/ data; and 4.Ownership of data provided by Service Provider.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Shetland Islands Council have Contracted an external organisation to carry out LiDAR mapping and photography of the entirety of Shetland Islands including Foula and Fair Isle to the specifications stated in ITT, and provide the resulting data outputs in the described formats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024147-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £322,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £207,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LERWICK, SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIELD GEOSPATIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354200 - Aerial mapping services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024147-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024146-2026
- 5 Dec 2025 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080079-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812823
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402

## Provenance

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