Southland Aerial Digital Photography
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Southland Council Consortium (SCC), coordinated through Environment Southland Regional Council, is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced service providers to acquire, process and supply four-band (RGBN) digital orthorectified aerial imagery and associated datasets for the 2026-2027 flying season. About Historically, each Council within the Consortium has procured aerial imagery independently. The Consortium will now manage this procurement through a single contract. Purpose This procurement is intended to improve consistency across the region and achieve cost efficiencies for ratepayers. Scope The scope includes: Capture and delivery of cloud-free aerial imagery meeting the specified Ground Sample Distance (GSD) requirements for rural and urban areas Provision of colour-balanced four-band (RGBN) digital orthorectified imagery in NZTM2000/NZGD2000 projection Provision of associated metadata, tile index layers, seamlines, flight information, and supporting documentation Delivery of all imagery and associated deliverables within the agreed timeframe and budget Compliance with the Southland Council Consortium Aerial Imagery Base Specification V1.0 (Appendix A), which is based on the LINZ New Zealand National Aerial Imagery Base Specification and adapted to meet the Consortium's regional and operational requirements Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced in the acquisition, processing, and supply of aerial imagery and associated datasets Information Requested The Consortium is seeking pricing for multiple capture schedules, scenarios and GSD options. Respondents must provide separate pricing for any or all capture schedules and for all requested GSD options applicable to each scenario. Instructions to Tenderers The final acquisition programme will be determined following evaluation of the submitted pricing and the funding available. Enquiries Contact: Trudy Saunders Email: Procurement@es.govt.nz
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