Geospatial data and analytics panel

Summary

This panel of pre-qualified suppliers provides access to suppliers under three categories:

Category A: Imagery
Category B: Elevation and Depth
Category C: Geospatial Analytics

Lead agency: Department of Transport and Planning

Conditions of use: Mandatory

Contract reference number: Geospatial Data and Analytics Master Supply Agreement

Arrangement type: Closed panel

Start date: 28 November 2021

End date: 27 November 2027

Key benefits

The key benefits of this panel are:

Streamlined procurement – use proven specifications refined through hundreds of successful engagements, reducing set up time and risk.
Pre-qualified suppliers – Access experienced suppliers who are continuously assessed under a panel‑wide quality framework to ensure reliable delivery.
Standardised contract terms – Use clear, Victorian Government approved contract terms tailored specifically for geospatial services.
Faster delivery – Reduce administrative effort and achieve predictable delivery timeframes.
Data reuse – Reuse existing geospatial datasets across government to maximise value and minimise duplication.
End-to-end support – Work with the dedicated DTP team from early planning through to delivery and project close‑out.

What's covered

Category A: Imagery

Imagery capture through satellite, aircraft, drone, vehicle, pedestrian or watercraft platforms
True colour, near-infrared, panchromatic, hyperspectral, thermal, radar and video imagery products
Imagery subscription services, historic imagery scanning and restoration

Category B: Elevation and Depth

LiDAR capture through aircraft, drone, vehicle, pedestrian or watercraft platforms
Topographic, bathymetric, photogrammetric and sonar capture methods
Point clouds, digital terrain models and digital surface models

Category C: Geospatial Analytics

3D modelling
Textured and untextured models
Geospatial process automation development
Bespoke remote sensing data analysis
As-a-service web-based remote sensing data analysis
Bespoke feature extraction, artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms
Commercial off-the-shelf feature extraction, artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms
Manual feature extraction

What's not covered

This panel doesn’t cover:

Building Information Models (BIM)
Hardware
Professional services for software and hosting services
Hosted services, including software as a service (SaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS)

Please use the eServices Register for the above goods and services.

Commercial model

A management fee applies to purchases made through the Geospatial data and analytics panel. Further information is available after talking to Spatial Partnerships Lead.

How to buy

The Vicmap Geospatial Imaging and Data Acquisition team within Data & Digital at the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) manages the Geospatial Data and Analytics (GDA) Panel as the lead agency. The team provides an end-to-end procurement service for Victorian Government agencies, from initial scoping through to project delivery. DTP contracts on the agency’s behalf using standardised contractual arrangements tailored to these services, ensuring alignment with Victorian Government requirements and protections.

All suppliers on the GDA Panel have been prequalified through a competitive Request for Tender (RFT) process and have entered into a Master Supplier Agreement (MSA) with DTP (Schedules 1 and 2).

Individual engagements will be conducted through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process and awarded via a Work Order (Schedule 3).

If an Agency’s requirement falls within the scope of this panel, the Agency should contact DTP and must not engage panel suppliers directly.

- This contact requires the buyer to sign the Partner Agreement with DTP. This agreement covers deliverables, roles, funding and applicable GDA service charges, as agreed in step 1. The buyer who signs the Partner Agreement must have the financial delegation to enter in the agreement.
- DTP arranges payment to the supplier upon completion of milestone deliverables in accordance with the contract.
- DTP works with the buyer to prepare the Request for Quote and issues it to appropriate panel suppliers through VendorPanel.
- DTP facilitates all supplier communications and keeps the buyer informed.
- Supplier submissions are evaluated jointly. The evaluation panel should consist of the buyer’s representative to provide subject-matter insight while DTP manages the evaluation process and ensures compliance with GDA panel.
- Once supplier recommendation is approved by DTP’s financial delegate, DTP prepares the Work Order under the Panel's Master Services Agreement (MSA) and issues a Purchase Order to the supplier.
- Upon issuing the Purchase Order, funding is transferred from the Agency to DTP.
a. Project management and contract management
- DTP remains involved to support contract management - monitoring deliverables, tracking progress, receipting invoices, coordinating variations, and ensuring reporting aligns with Panel requirements.
- The buyer remains engaged while DTP maintains consistency and oversight.
b. Project closure
- Depending on the project category, once the supplier has completed the work, DTP facilitates all required quality assurance to confirm deliverables meet agreed specifications.
- Project closure is then completed, with all documentation and final outputs formally transferred to the Agency.

Supplier details

Find panel suppliers and their categories in the Geospatial Data and Analytics Supplier List.

Geospatial Data and Analytics Supplier List

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How to seek an exemption

Buyers may request an exemption from using the Geospatial data and analytics panel in certain circumstances. Follow the exemptions process on Buying for Victoria. Exemption applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to new procurement activities, exemption requests would also be required where an Agency seeks to vary an existing contract established under, or related to, this panel.

Please contact Geospatial data and analytics panel Business Engagement Team before proceeding with the Exemption Request Form, to ensure alignment on whether the request is within or outside the panel scope.

Help and support

For more information about the engagement of the Geospatial data and analytics panel, please contact: coordinated.imagery@transport.vic.gov.au, attention to 'Spatial Partnerships team'.
For more information about the procurement process, please contact: coordinated.imagery@transport.vic.gov.au, attention to 'GDA Category Manager'.

Updated 19 June 2026