Tenders/Provision of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and aerial digital photography surveying and data (LiDAR mapping)
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Provision of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and aerial digital photography surveying and data (LiDAR mapping)

Shetland Islands Council
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Updated: May 21, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

Supplies contract award: Provision of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and aerial digital. By Shetland Islands Council in United Kingdom, architecture &.

This is a supplies contract in the architecture and engineering sector, with a focus on Project Management. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the architecture and engineering sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. 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 UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 024147-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Shetland Islands Council

Shetland Islands Council has issued 50 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 45 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: March 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 024147-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Field Geospatial AS. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

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 Supplies contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Field Geospatial AS was awarded the contract for £207,400. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
024147-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Shetland Islands Council
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Contact

Contact Person
Graeme MacDonald

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