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title: "How can SG use remote sensing tech to assess the amt loc and distrib of trees outside of Scot woods?"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000511854"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-02-05"
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# How can SG use remote sensing tech to assess the amt loc and distrib of trees outside of Scot woods?

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000511854

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "How can SG use remote sensing tech to assess the amt loc and distrib of trees outside of Scot woods?" This project falls under the services category and is located in Livingston, UK. The procurement is in the award stage following an open procedure, with key dates including the contract sign date on 18 January 2018, and the tender completion date on 12 October 2017. The final contract value is £60,000, awarded to Environment Systems Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in remote sensing technologies, environmental monitoring, and data analysis. Companies with expertise in satellite imagery, aerial photography, and unmanned aerial vehicle operations would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. With the focus on developing efficient methods for monitoring non-woodland trees, businesses can leverage innovative approaches in technology to support the Scottish Government's sustainability initiatives and contribute to effective resource management.

## Notice

The aim of this research project is to develop and test a methodology for using remote sensing to quantify the amount, location and distribution of non-woodland trees features. This would offer the opportunity for Scottish Government to organise monitoring of non-woodland trees more efficiently and accurately. In this context remote sensing includes technologies such as satellite, radar, aerial photography, un-manned aerial vehicles, or existing mapping information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this research project is to develop and test a methodology for using remote sensing to quantify the amount, location and distribution of non-woodland trees features. This would offer the opportunity for Scottish Government to organise monitoring of non-woodland trees more efficiently and accurately. In this context remote sensing includes technologies such as satellite, radar, aerial photography, un-manned aerial vehicles, or existing mapping information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308861 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308861
- 14 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295406

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295406&idx=4
  6th October 2017 - Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295406&idx=3
  14th September 2017 - ESPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295406&idx=1
  14th September 2017 - ITT docs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295406&idx=2
  14th September 2017 - FAQs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295406
  How can SG use remote sensing tech to assess the amt loc and distrib of trees outside of Scot woods? - The aim of this research project is to develop and test a methodology for using remote sensing to quantify the amount, location and distribution of non-woodland trees features. This would offer the opportunity for Scottish Government to organise monitoring of non-woodland trees more efficiently and accurately. In this context remote sensing includes technologies such as satellite, radar, aerial photography, un-manned aerial vehicles, or existing mapping information.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308861
  How can SG use remote sensing tech to assess the amt loc and distrib of trees outside of Scot woods? - The aim of this research project is to develop and test a methodology for using remote sensing to quantify the amount, location and distribution of non-woodland trees features. This would offer the opportunity for Scottish Government to organise monitoring of non-woodland trees more efficiently and accurately. In this context remote sensing includes technologies such as satellite, radar, aerial photography, un-manned aerial vehicles, or existing mapping information.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511854
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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