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LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project

NATURAL ENGLAND · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 22:55.

Opportunity overview

This contract aims to appoint a Supplier(s) of Digital Aerial Surveys DAS coupled with airborne LiDAR to collect data on the abundance and distribution of seabirds, and to provide altitude data for birds in flight. This will provide data to address evidence gaps that have been identified for specific species, areas (including within offshore wind farms), and times of year. The outputs from these surveys will be made publicly available through an Open Government License, or equivalent, and it is anticipated that they will be published on The Crown Estate’s Marine Data Exchange

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

APEM

Matched by number
Published award value
£429.6k
Awarded
4 Aug 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 02530851
Location
Stockport, UKD35, SK43GN, United Kingdom

APEM

Match pending…
Published award value
£644.2k
Awarded
4 Aug 2025
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PHWL-6298-CTCP
Location
Stockport, UKD35, SK43GN, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79311300 — Survey analysis services

Lots

  • Autumn and Winter SurveyValue not stated
  • Summer and Spring surveyValue not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C29175
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Opportunity details can be found, and tenders should be submitted through the following website - https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Procedure

Features
This procurement relates to a two-lot project and will follow the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, as set out in the PA 2023. The procedure enables broad market participation, including from SMEs. Following the initial evaluation of Selection Questionnaires (SQs) and proposals, up to three suppliers per lot will be shortlisted to enter the negotiation stage. This stage will allow the Authority to clarify requirements and invite revised tenders. The contract for each lot will be awarded to the supplier submitting the most advantageous tender (MAT).

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
028992-2025
Description
When the notice was originally published on Friday, 30th May 2025, information related to the lots had to be included in the contract scope section due to a system error. On 2nd June 2025, the same information was moved to the correct sections.
Entry 2
Id
029003-2025
Description
VCSEs are not suitable for this project; therefore, the tick has been removed from the 'suitable' box.
Entry 3
Id
029712-2025
Description
Marine mammals wording has been removed from Scope description.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
1 Aug 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
25 Jun 2025, 17:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 May 2025, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Autumn and Winter Survey
Status
complete
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
A minimum of six LiDAR-coupled DAS surveys completed during the contract, with a minimum of three surveys completed in the autumn months (from 8th September to 30th November 2025), and a minimum of three surveys completed in the winter months (from 1st December 2025 to 28th February 2026). Estimated Extension End Date on 31st May 2026 The extension is reserved for unforeseen weather conditions.

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Options

Description
3 months extension

Renewal

Description
The extension is reserved for unforeseen weather conditions.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
Methodology (core & additional); Delivery (Project team & Project Management)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
social value
Type
quality
Description
Tackling climate change

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Commercial
Type
price
Description
The total survey cost of the lot

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2026, 23:59
Starts
8 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2026, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Summer and Spring survey
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
A minimum of six LiDAR-coupled DAS surveys completed during the contract, with a minimum of three surveys completed in the spring months (from 1st March to 31st May 2026), and a minimum of three surveys completed in the summer months (from 1st June to 31st August 2026). Estimated Extension End Date on 30th Nov. 2026

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Options

Description
3 months extension

Renewal

Description
The extension is reserved for unforeseen weather conditions

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
Methodology (core & additional); Delivery (Project team & Project Management)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
social value
Type
quality
Description
Tackling climate change

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Commercial
Type
price
Description
The total survey cost of the lot

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Mar 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2026, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Survey analysis services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Survey analysis services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
028950-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
30 May 2025, 18:55
Entry 3
Id
028992-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
2 Jun 2025, 09:20
Entry 4
Id
029003-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
2 Jun 2025, 09:50
Entry 5
Id
029712-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
4 Jun 2025, 09:32
Entry 6
Id
030033-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
4 Jun 2025, 16:52
Entry 7
Id
030379-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
5 Jun 2025, 16:41

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
010858-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
24 Mar 2025, 11:17

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
11 Apr 2025, 23:59
Description
In December 2024, we conducted initial market engagement with several suppliers to assess their capabilities and gain insights into the market. We are now seeking broader market input to refine the strategy for a potential tender. We encourage interested suppliers to register their interest in this project and submit any questions via the sourcing portal or by email. Suppliers who believe a meeting is necessary should provide evidence of their capability to deliver the digital aerial surveys coupled with LiDAR by sending a message through the sourcing portal or by email. To ensure productive discussions, we kindly ask suppliers to submit relevant questions in advance. All Q&A raised during the process will be shared in the tender package. The Authority reserves the right to amend or withdraw this opportunity.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PJDG-6588-XDMM
Name
NATURAL ENGLAND

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PJDG-6588-XDMM
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Ella Liu
Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PNBD-3289-CDGX
Name
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Role Details
Procurement facilitated via Defra group Commercial

Roles

procuringEntity

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

Details

Identifier

Id
PNBD-3289-CDGX
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Telephone
+44 20 3025 2361
Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-02530851
Name
APEM

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD35
Country
GB
Locality
Stockport
Postal Code
SK43GN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Riverview A17 Embankment Business Park Vale Road Heaton

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
02530851
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Organisation 4
Id
GB-PPON-PHWL-6298-CTCP
Name
APEM

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD35
Country
GB
Locality
Stockport
Postal Code
SK43GN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Riverview A17 Embankment Business Park Vale Road Heaton

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PHWL-6298-CTCP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
5 Aug 2025, 00:00
Title
LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
5 Aug 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Survey analysis services

Value

Amount
429,579.81
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
515,495.77

Options

Description
one off - 3 months extension option

Renewal

Description
3 months extension option

Documents

Entry 1
Id
046374-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
6 Aug 2025, 09:34

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02530851
Name
APEM

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
19 Aug 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
5 Apr 2026, 23:59
Starts
8 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
6 Jul 2026, 23:59

Subcontracting

Subcontracts

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
single supplier

Main Contractors

Entry 1
Id
GB-COH-02530851
Name
APEM

Standstill Period

Ends
15 Aug 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Date
5 Aug 2025, 00:00
Title
LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 2
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
5 Aug 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Survey analysis services

Value

Amount
644,170.23
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
773,004.28

Options

Description
one off - 3 months extension option

Renewal

Description
3 months extension

Documents

Entry 1
Id
046374-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
6 Aug 2025, 09:34

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHWL-6298-CTCP
Name
APEM

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
19 Aug 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
5 Oct 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Mar 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
4 Jan 2027, 23:59

Subcontracting

Subcontracts

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Single supplier

Main Contractors

Entry 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHWL-6298-CTCP
Name
APEM

Standstill Period

Ends
15 Aug 2025, 23:59

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 1
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
23 Sept 2025, 00:00
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
429,579.81
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
515,495.77

Period

Ends
13 Apr 2026, 23:59
Starts
24 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
6 Jul 2026, 23:59

Options

Description
one off - 3 months extension option

Renewal

Description
3 months extension option

Documents

Entry 1
Id
058966-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
23 Sept 2025, 15:26

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
completion of seasonal surveys (completion time)

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Tackling climate change

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
6
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Data output quality (Accuracy and quality)

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Survey communication time

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Survey rectification report time

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 2
Status
active
Award ID
2
Date Signed
17 Sept 2025, 00:00
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
644,170.23
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
773,004.28

Period

Ends
5 Oct 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Mar 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
4 Jan 2027, 23:59

Options

Description
one off - 3 months extension option

Renewal

Description
3 months extension

Documents

Entry 1
Id
058966-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
23 Sept 2025, 15:26

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Data output quality ( Accuracy and quality )

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Survey rectification report time

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Survey Communication Time

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Completion of seasonal surveys ( completion time)

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Tackling climate change

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
6

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P 4DF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ca-2025-09-23T15:26:01+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·