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title: "Terrestrial laser scanner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067cb4"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY"
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# Terrestrial laser scanner

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067cb4

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## Summary

Northumbria University, a public authority within the sub-central government, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed the procurement of a high-precision Terrestrial Laser Scanner. This procurement process, categorised under the surveying instruments industry, was conducted through a direct method below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded to RIEGL UK LTD on 20th March 2026, commencing on 23rd March 2026, with an end date of 23rd June 2026. The total contract value is £69,240. This procurement supports the "Building Local Capacity to Improve The Protection And Management Of The Blue And John Crow Mountains National Park" project, focusing on habitat mapping and conservation monitoring.

This opportunity presents substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in geospatial technology and associated equipment. It highlights the demand for suppliers who can provide high-resolution 3D geospatial data and equipment with the capability of advanced waveform processing. Businesses equipped to deliver photorealistic 3D point clouds suitable for environmental and structural analysis may find similar future projects advantageous. Large companies that can offer state-of-the-art surveying instruments are ideally positioned to engage in such procurement processes.

## Notice

Northumbria University has procured a high-precision Terrestrial Laser Scanner to support the 'Building Local Capacity To Improve The Protection And Management Of The Blue And John Crow Mountains National Park' project. The equipment provides high-resolution 3D geospatial data essential for habitat mapping, heritage site documentation, and long-term conservation monitoring of the National Park's unique topography. Specifically, this unit utilizes advanced waveform processing for rapid data acquisition in complex terrain, paired with a high-resolution external imaging system. This integration allows for the generation of true-color, photorealistic 3D point clouds, ensuring that environmental and structural changes can be analyzed with sub-centimetre accuracy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031325-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 23 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,240 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 38296000 - Surveying instruments

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031325-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031325-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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