Leasing Round 6 (LR6) Digital Aerial Survey (DAS) Supplier - Preliminary Market Engagement

The Crown Estate (TCE) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a future procurement for a Digital Aerial Survey (DAS) supplier to support the Leasing Round 6 (LR6) Ecological Surveys Programme. The requirement is expected to include: A 24‑month offshore digital aerial survey campaign commencing March 2027 Monthly surveys across multiple Project Development Areas (PDAs) (including buffer) Data acquisition via aerial still imagery and/or digital video Identification and analysis of: Ornithology abundance and distribution Marine mammals and other megafauna abundance and distribution Other related services that may be required include: Flight heights acquired through LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Flight heights acquired through photogrammetry