Scope
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
3 months extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Autumn and Winter Survey
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 30 November 2026
- 1 year, 2 months, 23 days
Description of possible extension:
The extension is reserved for unforeseen weather conditions.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Summer and Spring survey
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 30 November 2026
- 9 months
Description of possible extension:
The extension is reserved for unforeseen weather conditions
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Autumn and Winter Survey
Lot 2. Summer and Spring survey
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
25 June 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Opportunity details can be found, and tenders should be submitted through the following website - https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Methodology (core & additional); Delivery (Project team & Project Management) |
Quality | 50.00% |
| Commercial | The total survey cost of the lot |
Price | 40.00% |
| social value | Tackling climate change |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
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).
Contracting authority
NATURAL ENGLAND
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Email: ella.liu@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement facilitated via Defra group Commercial
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster