Provision of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and aerial digital photography surveying and data (LiDAR mapping)
About This Opportunity
Award by Shetland Islands Council (United Kingdom, environment & climate): Provision of light detection and ranging (LiDAR). Awarded to Field Geospatial AS.
This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate, information and communication technology and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on geospatial systems, Environmental Policy and Architectural Design. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the environment and climate sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Shetland Islands Council has contracted for carrying out Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) mapping of the entirety of Shetland, its islands and all inland areas, extending down to the inter-tidal zone.
the Council requires:
1. Terrestrial LiDAR mapping of the whole of Shetland with a point cloud density of 10 (ten) points per square metre;
2. Digital aerial photography of the whole of Shetland;
3. Processing of the data and delivery of files/ data; and
4.Ownership of data provided by Service Provider.
Shetland Islands Council have Contracted an external organisation to carry out LiDAR mapping and photography of the entirety of Shetland Islands including Foula and Fair Isle to the specifications stated in ITT, and provide the resulting data outputs in the described formats.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on March 17, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Shetland Islands Council
Shetland Islands Council has issued 55 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 50 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.
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Is this tender still open?
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Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Shetland Islands Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
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