Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
TGCh Caffael Masnachol / Commercial Procurement ICT, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
Caerdydd / Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-mail: ICTProcurement@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://gov.wales/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Satellite Imagery for Wales
Reference number: C190/2022/2023
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 850 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Access to Satellite Imagery and Data
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34712200
35631200
35720000
72313000
72300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Client requires access, through a licence agreement with the Supplier, to high resolution (HR), very high resolution (VHR) and very high frequency (VHF) satellite imagery and products covering all of Wales. All of Wales means, the land area of Wales and islands up to 12 nautical miles offshore.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Analytical Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72316000
72300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Client requires the provision of technical, analytical support and professional services to provide project management and technical delivery of the individual projects that form the Earth Observation Programme.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
09/01/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=127736.
(WA Ref:127736)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/12/2022