Satellite Imagery for Wales

Concepts

• data services
• rural investment schemes
• sustainable farming scheme
• satellite imagery
• wales
• satellites
• use of satellite imagery
• benefit of wales
• observation satellites
• aim of the eo programme

Location

Wales:

Description

The aim of the EO programme is to test and trial the use of satellite imagery and remote sensing techniques, in the design and implementation of the Rural Investment Schemes (RIS) and the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), to assess the extent which the use of satellite imagery (specifically VHR/VHF) could be used effectively for: - Control and Compliance - Suitability and Risk Mapping - Automated Change Alerts and the potential to generate payments or further action - Evaluation of Policy Impact The Client also aims to maximise the value of EO for the benefit of Wales, so includes wider priority policy areas, stakeholders and partners. The Contract will be split into two separate requirements or ‘Lots’. Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots. The Client will award a contract for each Lot to the highest scoring bidder. The Client reserves the right to award each Lot separately and at different times. The contract term will be for 2 years and shall have an option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 72300000 - Data services
• 34712200 - Satellites
• 35631200 - Observation satellites
• 35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance
• 72313000 - Data capture services
• 72316000 - Data analysis services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Bidders must then submit a response to the Qualification Envelope found within ITT_99891. Bidders must also complete each of the Lot specific ITT’s within etenderwales they wish to bid for. ie Lot 1: ITT_99892, Lot 2: ITT_99893. Bids can be submitted for one or both Lots. For technical advice accessing eTenderWales please contact the eTendering Helpdesk info: Mon – Fri; 8am to 6pm Phone: 0800 069 8634 NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128034 Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: Education - Engagement focused on primary and secondary schools to provide learning in relation to satellite imagery and the technology associated with Earth Observation. For example, how can this contract engage with the Eco-Schools community in Wales. - Engagement supporting higher education colleges and tertiary institutions across Wales. For example, where are the opportunities for this contract to upskill students in their knowledge around Earth Observation and the associated technology around satellites and the types of evidence/imagery that is accessible. Third-sector charitable organisations - Engagement liaising with assisting environmental related charity status organisations. For example, to assist them obtain access satellite imagery to support the work they are delivering or any land that they are responsible for managing in Wales. Local Community Groups - Engagement with local community groups. For example, could this contract assist a selection of groups falling into this category. Training and recruitment opportunities for: - Education - Third-sector charitable organisations - Local Community Groups Suppliers should consider opportunities for recruiting and training the above groups as part of the workforce delivering the Contract. Other priority areas are: - Promotion of Environmental Benefits - Promotion of Social Businesses - Contributions to Education- Numeracy, Literacy and STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects) (WA Ref:128034) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.