Aerial LiDAR Capture & Data Acquisition

What this is

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is procuring aerial LiDAR capture and data acquisition services to deliver a high-resolution laser-mapped aerial survey of specified research areas. The services are time-sensitive and cover aerial LiDAR scanning and imagery collection. The contract is for 3 months.

Key points

• Time-sensitive contract — aerial LiDAR survey must be completed within 3 months
• Insurance: EL £5m, PL £5m, Professional Liability £2m mandatory
• Estimated value £350,000 — relatively high value for a 3-month services contract
• Submission deadline 16 June 2026 at 12:00 via Public Contracts Scotland

Who can bid

Open procedure, below FTS threshold. Insurance: EL £5m, PL £5m, Professional Liability £2m. Services are time-sensitive — operators must confirm capacity to mobilise within required timeframe. Sub-contracting not intended to form part of community benefits.

How it is scored

Quality 55% · Price 45% 55% Technical quality (covering survey methodology, equipment specification, data quality and delivery timescales) and 45% Price.

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Clarifications

Clarification questions via Public Contracts Scotland messaging prior to deadline of 16 June 2026 at 12:00.

Contract period

3-month fixed contract. Time-sensitive nature of the survey is a key constraint.

Classification

CPV 71354200 — Aerial survey services ScotlandNorth East ScotlandAberdeen