Official UK procurement notice
LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project
Authority: NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal)·On behalf of: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis 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
- How the procedure runs: 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).
CPV: Survey analysis services
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Autumn and Winter SurveyAwardedRenewalPublished value£0
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.
Lot #2Summer and Spring surveyRenewalPublished value£0
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
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Technical: 50%
- Commercial: 40%
- social value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
- Technical: Methodology (core & additional); Delivery (Project team & Project Management)
- social value: Tackling climate change
- Commercial: The total survey cost of the lot
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 24 Mar 2025, 11:17 GMT
- Last source update
- 23 Sept 2025, 15:26 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Aug 2025
- Authority reference
C29175- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-028950- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7caFind a Tender
- How it runs
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).
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 25 Jun 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Opportunity details can be found, and tenders should be submitted through the following website - atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome ↗
Timeline
24 Mar 2025 → 23 Sept 2025 · 10 dates- Planning notice published24 Mar 2025, 11:17 GMT
- Market engagement11 Apr 2025, 23:59 BST
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.
- Next notice expected1 May 2025, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published30 May 2025, 18:55 BST
- Submission deadline25 Jun 2025, 17:00 BST
- Award decision expected by1 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent5 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends15 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts8 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published396 days ago23 Sept 2025, 15:26 BST
Notice history
15 events · 9 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Mar 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published24 Mar 2025, 11:17 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published30 May 2025, 18:55 BSTUK4
- Published value published: £030 May 2025, 18:55 BST
- Status changed to active30 May 2025, 18:55 BST
- Procurement method changed30 May 2025, 18:55 BST
- Deadline published: 25 Jun 2025, 17:00 BST30 May 2025, 18:55 BST
- Tender notice published2 Jun 2025, 09:20 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published2 Jun 2025, 09:50 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published4 Jun 2025, 09:32 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published4 Jun 2025, 16:52 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published5 Jun 2025, 16:41 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published6 Aug 2025, 09:34 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete6 Aug 2025, 09:34 BST
- Contract signature expected19 Aug 2025, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published23 Sept 2025, 15:26 BSTUK7
Published amendments (3)
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.
VCSEs are not suitable for this project; therefore, the tick has been removed from the 'suitable' box.
Marine mammals wording has been removed from Scope description.
Routine re-releases (9)
- 2025-06: 4 releases · 2 Jun 2025, 4 Jun 2025
- 2025-05: 1 release · 30 May 2025
- 2025-03: 1 release · 24 Mar 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Autumn and Winter Survey2 awards | |||
| APEMLiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 18 Sept 2025 – 5 Apr 2026 · up to 6 Jul 2026Extensions: 3 months extension option · Options: one off - 3 months extension option | £429,580 | 5 Aug 2025 | Awarded |
| APEMLiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 21 Mar 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 · up to 4 Jan 2027Extensions: 3 months extension · Options: one off - 3 months extension option | £644,170 | 5 Aug 2025 | Awarded |
Contracts
LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 1 · APEM
- Signed
- 23 Sept 2025
- Value
- £429,580
- Period
- 24 Sept 2025 – 13 Apr 2026 · up to 6 Jul 2026 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 3 months extension option
- Options
- one off - 3 months extension option
5 agreed KPIs: completion of seasonal surveys (completion time) · Tackling climate change · Data output quality (Accuracy and quality) …
- completion of seasonal surveys (completion time)
- Tackling climate change
- Data output quality (Accuracy and quality)
- Survey communication time
- Survey rectification report time
LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 2 · APEM
- Signed
- 17 Sept 2025
- Value
- £644,170
- Period
- 1 Mar 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 · up to 4 Jan 2027 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 3 months extension
- Options
- one off - 3 months extension option
5 agreed KPIs: Data output quality ( Accuracy and quality ) · Survey rectification report time · Survey Communication Time …
- Data output quality ( Accuracy and quality )
- Survey rectification report time
- Survey Communication Time
- Completion of seasonal surveys ( completion time)
- Tackling climate change
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Autumn and Winter Survey | 3final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRSBeneficiary authority
- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRSProcuring entityProcurement facilitated via Defra group Commercial
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the noticeOfficial documents & specifications (11)
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