Ordnance Survey Selects Bluesky for New Framework

Bluesky International has been named as one of the selected organizations to sit on a new framework created by Ordnance Survey. The Remote Sensing Acquisition Framework has been set up to support the British geospatial data organization in achieving its strategic aims with regard to aerial services. The mapping agency was looking to appoint three leading aerial survey companies to support with the provision of the highest-quality, most accurate data.

Bluesky Managing Director Rachel Tidmarsh is delighted to be celebrating the company’s appointment to the framework with the support of two sub-contractors, 2Excel Aviation and Hexagon. “We have been working closely with Ordnance Survey for many years and are an approved re-seller of their products. What this framework supports is the supply of our specialist data capture capabilities including the acquisition of Lidar and oblique imagery. It makes absolute sense for Ordnance Survey to lean on private-sector companies who are located in the UK and have the resources in place to respond quickly and efficiently to their requirements for bespoke remote sensing services.”

David Dibble at Ordnance Survey said: “As the public organization that creates, maintains and distributes detailed location information for Great Britain, we are always striving to ensure we have the most up-to-date information, location and geospatial data that provides insight and clarity to numerous individuals, organizations and businesses who rely on accurate detail."

Mapping Tree Canopy Coverage and Coastal Erosion

A number of organizations were invited to tender, with three ultimately selected to be part of the framework which will be in place for the initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. With the environment and the impact of climate change being hot topics for organizations across the public and private sector, having innovative geospatial data products on hand will be of critical importance. For example, mapping changes in vegetation, tree canopy coverage and coastal erosion will help identify and plan for solutions that have a real chance for positive impact.

Rachel Tidmarsh added: “We operate a range of aircraft and the latest airborne sensors, and this puts us in the enviable position of being able to provide customers with unique and cost-effective geospatial solutions and makes us well-placed to support the framework. We look forward to working closely with Ordnance Survey.”