The Crown Estate · Awarded contract
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Leasing Round 6 DIGITAL AERIAL SURVEY (DAS) SUPPLIER

Awarded 02 Nov 2026

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Awarded02 Nov 2026
Value£3,120,000.00
SupplierAPEM LIMITED
RegionLondon
CategoryEnergy & Environment
Expires in 2y 11mo2y 11mo term, 4% elapsed
Awarded 2 Nov 2026Expires 30 Sept 2029

The Crown Estate is procuring a single supplier to deliver a 24-month Digital Aerial Survey (DAS) programme for birds, marine mammals and megafauna across the Project Development Areas (PDAs) designated under Leasing Round 6 (LR6) of its offshore wind programme.

The requirement covers monthly survey flights using manned aircraft only, data capture, processing, species identification, analysis and reporting across all LR6 PDAs and associated buffer zones.

Outputs must be suitable for use in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and Marine Conservation Zone assessments for offshore wind development.

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