1Spatial Selected to Deliver NUAR Data Transformation and Ingestion Service for Ordnance Survey

1Spatial, a global leader in geospatial data solutions, has been appointed by Ordnance Survey as the prime contractor for a five-year contract to deliver the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) Data Transformation and Ingestion Service.

NUAR, a Government Digital Service (GDS) programme managed by Ordnance Survey, aims to create a comprehensive digital map of underground pipes and cables across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The initiative is designed to enhance the planning, installation, maintenance, and repair of buried infrastructure across multiple sectors.

The programme will integrate data from over 600 public and private asset owners, including utility companies and local authorities, despite the significant variation in data format, scale, and quality. Using the 1Spatial Data Platform, this information will be consolidated into a unified, high-quality dataset. The platform’s scalable architecture allows hundreds of contributors to submit and process data efficiently and consistently.

Immediate Access to Underground Asset Information

Currently, accessing underground infrastructure data often requires coordination with multiple organisations, with typical response times exceeding six days. NUAR aims to provide instant, 24/7 access to accurate underground asset information. This will enable planners, engineers, and excavators to obtain the data they need directly at the point of use, improving safety and operational efficiency.

Once operational, NUAR is expected to deliver over £400 million per year in productivity gains, fewer accidental asset strikes, and reduced disruption to businesses and the public. The initiative also supports key national infrastructure projects, including transport networks and housing developments.

Digital Transformation and Security at Scale

Claire Milverton, CEO of 1Spatial, said: “We are thrilled to continue working with Ordnance Survey on this nationally important programme. Our role in NUAR underscores our position as a trusted partner in geospatial innovation, delivering solutions that benefit government, industry, and the public.”

Milverton added, “NUAR will become one of the most comprehensive underground asset datasets worldwide, demonstrating how fragmented information can be harmonised into a consistent, validated resource. The scale and complexity of this work create significant barriers for other vendors, and we see opportunities to apply our platform to similar initiatives internationally.”

Nick Lindsay, NUAR business lead at Ordnance Survey, highlighted the project’s significance: “NUAR is a critical step toward improving safety, efficiency, and coordination across buried infrastructure. Our collaboration with 1Spatial ensures automated data governance and enhanced operational efficiency on this essential programme.”