Scope
Reference
C29175
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
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.
Contract 1. LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 1
Lots
Lot 1. Autumn and Winter Survey
Supplier
Contract value
- £429,579.81 excluding VAT
- £515,495.77 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
23 September 2025
Contract dates
- 24 September 2025 to 13 April 2026
- Possible extension to 6 July 2026
- 9 months, 13 days
Description of possible extension:
3 months extension option
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
one off - 3 months extension option
CPV classifications
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| completion of seasonal surveys (completion time) | 1 months |
| Tackling climate change | 6 months |
| Data output quality (Accuracy and quality) | 1 months |
| Survey communication time | 1 months |
| Survey rectification report time | 1 months |
Contract 2. LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 2
Lots
Lot 1. Autumn and Winter Survey
Supplier
Contract value
- £644,170.23 excluding VAT
- £773,004.28 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
17 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 March 2026 to 5 October 2026
- Possible extension to 4 January 2027
- 10 months, 4 days
Description of possible extension:
3 months extension
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
one off - 3 months extension option
CPV classifications
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| Data output quality ( Accuracy and quality ) | 1 months |
| Survey rectification report time | 1 months |
| Survey Communication Time | 1 months |
| Completion of seasonal surveys ( completion time) | 1 months |
| Tackling climate change | 6 months |
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
APEM
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHWL-6298-CTCP
Riverview A17 Embankment Business Park Vale Road Heaton
Stockport
SK43GN
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@apemltd.co.uk
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 2
APEM
- Companies House: 02530851
Riverview A17 Embankment Business Park Vale Road Heaton
Stockport
SK43GN
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@apemltd.co.uk
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. LiDAR Surveys - ReSCUE Project- Lot 1
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
Email: ella.liu@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster