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THE PROVISION OF A LEASED SINGLE ENGINE PISTON HIGH WINGED AIRCRAFT - UID 75 - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has successfully completed the procurement process for leasing a single-engine piston high-wing aircraft. This contract, aimed at facilitating aerial photography for their Aerial Survey team, falls under the services category with classifications related to fixed-wing aircraft and aircraft operations. The aircraft lease will be stationed at Oxford Airfield and spans across four years, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, following an open procedure method. The award was finalised on 31st March 2026, with Avior Ltd selected as the supplier at a contract value of £133,200.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation and aircraft leasing, especially those capable of providing specialised piloted aircraft services. Companies in the aerospace and aviation sectors are well-positioned to explore similar future tenders that require expertise in aircraft operations and maintenance. Businesses interested in expanding into government contracts or developing their service offerings to public sector requirements could find such procurement to be an attractive venture for growth.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF A LEASED SINGLE ENGINE PISTON HIGH WINGED AIRCRAFT - UID 75 - AWARD

Notice Description

The Aerial Survey team of Historic England would like to lease an aircraft to undertake 150 hours of flying per year for the purposes of taking oblique and vertical aerial photographs. The aircraft should be based at Oxford airfield. The contract is for a total of four years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a0156d-d6b6-4e4c-a581-f42996662e52
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

34711300 - Piloted aircraft

34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft

60444000 - Aircraft-operation services

60445000 - Aircraft operating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVIOR

Further Information

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