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title: "Aerial LiDAR Capture & Data Acquisition"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831958"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Aerial LiDAR Capture & Data Acquisition

Buyer: ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831958

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## Summary

Robert Gordon University is currently in the tender stage for the "Aerial LiDAR Capture & Data Acquisition" project, aimed at procuring time-sensitive aerial LiDAR scanning and imagery services. This process involves creating a high-resolution laser-mapped aerial survey in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, accompanied by 3D, geospatial, and visualisation-ready deliverables. The university, located in Aberdeen, is employing an open procedure for this service procurement, with an estimated contract value of £350,000. Interested parties must submit electronic tenders by 16th June 2026, after which the bid opening will occur on the same date. The tender falls under the education industry category, specifically relating to geospatial services.

This tender represents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in geospatial, LiDAR, and aerial survey services, particularly those with expertise in high-resolution mapping and data visualisation. Such businesses can expand their portfolios by securing contracts with public sector clients like Robert Gordon University. Companies equipped to execute detailed aerial surveys and data analysis with experience in similar projects will find this tender an exciting opportunity to showcase their capabilities and establish themselves within the Scottish public procurement market. The contract’s electronic payment, ordering, and invoicing provisions further streamline participation for forward-thinking tech-oriented firms.

## Notice

The University requires the appointment of a Contractor to provide time-sensitive aerial LiDAR scanning and imagery services to deliver a high-resolution laser-mapped aerial survey of the specified region of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, together with associated 3D, geospatial, and visualisation-ready deliverables.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires the appointment of a Contractor to provide time-sensitive aerial LiDAR scanning and imagery services to deliver a high-resolution laser-mapped aerial survey of the specified region of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, together with associated 3D, geospatial, and visualisation-ready deliverables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555882 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 7FY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354200 - Aerial mapping services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555882

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555882
  Aerial LiDAR Capture & Data Acquisition - The University requires the appointment of a Contractor to provide time-sensitive aerial LiDAR scanning and imagery services to deliver a high-resolution laser-mapped aerial survey of the specified region of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, together with associated 3D, geospatial, and visualisation-ready deliverables.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.rgu.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831958
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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