Remote Sensing Services and Equipment Scheme

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Date: 3 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2028
Updated: 9 Feb 2024
Managed: DCS - Spatial Services Contact owner
Type: Agency specific
Scheme Number: SCM5841
This scheme covers the acquisition, processing and supply of spatial data and remote sensing services.

What's covered

The scheme comprises the following categories and sub-categories:

Vendors that can capture and supply remote sensing data that defines the Earth’s above ground and below water surface, and depict height information, vegetation, floods, and other special conditions and features. Typically collected from aerial imagery, satellite imagery, or active sensors such as LiDAR and RADAR.

A1 Satellite data capture and supply

For the supply of imagery data and elevation data that has been captured by or derived from satellite-based sensors at a range of different resolutions.

A2 Airborne (non-RPAS) imagery capture and supply

For the supply of imagery that has been captured by airborne sensors in a non-RPAS aircraft in the visible and infrared wavelengths at a range of resolutions.

A3 Airborne (RPAS) imagery capture and supply

For the supply of imagery that has been captured by RPAS in the visible and infrared wavelengths at a range of resolutions.

A4 Airborne (non-RPAS) LiDAR data capture and supply

For the supply of LiDAR data that has been captured by airborne LiDAR sensors in a non-RPAS aircraft at a range of different point densities.

A5 Airborne (RPAS) LiDAR data capture and Ssupply

For the supply of LiDAR data that has been captured by RPAS at a range of different point densities.

A6 Radar data capture and supply

For the supply of imagery data and elevation data that has been captured by RADAR sensors at a range of different resolutions.

A7 Terrestrial data capture and supply

For the supply of imagery and elevation information that has been captured with sensors located on the surface of the earth (includes mobile capture).

A8 Bathymetric data capture and supply

For the supply of surface depth information that has been captured by a LIDAR sensor or Sonar sensor.

A9 Other remotely sensed data capture and supply

For the supply of remotely sensed data that has been captured by other technologies not mentioned in Schedule A.

Vendors that can provide professional services relating to remotely sensed data including consultation, development, monitoring, data processing and other associated services as well as vendors that can supply spatial data products and services that do not fall under Schedule A.

B1 Professional Services

Professional services relating to remotely sensed data (e.g. Consulting).

B2 Spatial data products and services

Supply of spatial data products and services that do not fall under Schedule A.

Vendors that can supply equipment that captures various wavelengths across the electromagnetic spectrum, equipment that uses technology to measure the distance from the sensor to the target feature and specialist software relating to remotely sensed data.

C1 RPAS

Remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) fitted with a sensor to capture imagery or elevation data.

C2 Cameras and lenses

Small format digital imaging equipment for remote sensing platforms.

C3 Remote sensors

Specialised equipment for capturing remotely sensed data.

C4 Surveying equipment

Surveying equipment for the purpose of positioning remote sensing data.

C5 Remote sensing software

Specialist software for the processing, interpretation, classification of remotely sensed data.

What you need to know

The scheme offers a supplier list with suppliers qualified as low or high risk capable, with risk defined on a per contract basis as per the thresholds.

Low risk capable

Contracts under $150k and not considered high risk.

High risk capable

Contracts over $150K OR considered high risk.

Who to contact

For more information or advice, you can contact the scheme owner, Spatial Services, a division of the Department of Customer Service (DCS), at ss-resse@customerservice.nsw.gov.au

Approved suppliers

To find the right suppliers for your needs, you can search the scheme supplier list.

If you’re logged in with your buyer account, you'll have full access to a supplier’s profile.

If you don't have a buyer account, it's quick to sign up. You just need to enter your email address and create a password.

Alternatively, you can request a copy of the list by emailing SS-ReSSE@customerservice.nsw.gov.au

How to buy

The scheme is available for all NSW Government agencies to use.

Please email SS-ReSSE@customerservice.nsw.gov.au to start the process.

How to apply: step by step

  1. Log in with your supplier account. If you don’t have one yet, you can sign up now.
  2. Start an application to join the scheme. You’ll need to answer questions and upload required documents.
  3. Submit your application.

If you need assistance, you can email SS-ReSSE@customerservice.nsw.gov.au