APGB Reprocurement - Suppliers Event

Aerial Photography of Great Britain (APGB) Contract

Background

The Geospatial Commission (GC) is an independent, expert committee responsible for setting the UK's geospatial strategy and coordinating public sector geospatial activity. Its aim is to unlock the significant economic, social and environmental opportunities offered by location data and to boost the UK's global geospatial expertise in accordance with the UK Geospatial Strategy 2030 published 15 June 2023.

The GC has a portfolio of public sector contracts which includes:

• Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA),
• Aerial Photography of Great Britain (APGB)
• Postcode Address File (PAF)

These collective purchase contracts provide the public sector with free at the point of use access to critical location data. This supports the development of policies and the delivery of effective, efficient public services.

APGB Contract Re-procurement

The current APGB contract expires on 31 March 2024. The contract delivers three high resolution aerial imagery products (12.5cm resolution, 25cm resolution, and Colour Infrared Imagery) and three height data products (Digital Terrain Model, Digital Surface Model, Contours) free at the point of use to the public sector. Public sector organisations use these remote sensed data sets for a range of purposes, from emergency planning and response, to policy development and monitoring, through to planning enforcement and construction. Details of the current APGB contract can be found here.

How do I get involved?

The procurement route for the APGB contract will be a competition via Crown Commercial Service (CCS). It will utilise the Space Enabled and Geospatial Dynamic Purchasing System (SEG DPS) (RM6235).

The GC will host a webinar on 25/7/2023 2023 at 11.00am to present further details of procurement and seek feedback from suppliers. Suppliers will have a period of 14 days to provide feedback on the proposal following the webinar.

To attend the webinar please email gccontractsteam@cabinetoffice.gov.uk by 21/7/2023 with the company name and email address(es) of the attendee(s). You will also need to confirm your company is currently registered on the DPS or intends to register to be eligible to bid for the APGB Reprocurement.

Disclaimer

The Geospatial Commission does not guarantee that a procurement will be launched and is not responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any potential supplier in registering their interest.