Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
Contact
Laura Vivian
Telephone
+44 412425466
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
ENFOR - Scottish Coastal LiDAR Survey
Reference number
CASE/787746
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71354200 - Aerial mapping services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
In support of the Scottish Government’s commitments within the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 3 (https://adaptation.scot/about/about-the-scottish-governments-national-adaptation-plan-snap3/) we are commissioning airborne LiDAR surveys of Scotland’s coastal zone, including the intertidal area.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £750,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71351100 - Core preparation and analysis services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351911 - Photogeology services
- 71351900 - Geology, oceanography and hydrology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We require LiDAR survey outputs for the proposed survey areas, which will be detailed within the specification, including LAS files, Digital Surface Models, Digital Terrain Models and associated QA assurance statements. The Areas of Interest define the anticipated extent of the LiDAR survey.
These extend over five geographic areas, as defined within the specification.
We anticipate that the surveys will need to be phased to coincide with appropriate low tide conditions. We anticipate that ‘standard LiDAR sensor’ will be used, though if the contractor proposed to use Green LiDAR / Marine LiDAR to deliver the same outputs whilst the tide is in, then we remain open to these approaches. Given the expansive areas, we do not expect UAV/Drone surveys to be appropriate.
The survey scope may be expanded during the contract term. Any such expansion will be detailed in the final specification and will remain an optional variation subject to internal approvals.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that Scottish Procurement is currently considering the best route to market for publishing any subsequent Invitation to Tender (ITT). This PIN is focusing on the market’s capability and to explore the best possible routes to market.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 August 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please register your interest in this Prior Information Notice if the requirement aligns with your capabilities and you would be likely to submit a bid.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=800226.
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