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Historic England Aircraft Operations at Oxford Airport

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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12 Mar 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was conducted by Historic England, a public authority under central government, for the provision of aviation services at Oxford Airport. The awarded contract, titled "Historic England Aircraft Operations at Oxford Airport," involves the supply of aviation services including secure hangarage, air traffic services during daylight hours, full fire cover, fuel provision, and other aviation support services such as maintenance. This direct procurement, conducted without competition and deemed below the threshold, has been completed with the awarding of the contract to Oxford Aviation Services Ltd. The agreement is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027.

This tender can drive substantial business growth for companies specialising in aviation services. Oxford Aviation Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has secured the contract, demonstrating opportunities for SMEs in the aviation and airport operation services sector to engage with government projects. Such services are vital, providing consistent demand and long-term engagement, making it ideal for businesses capable of offering comprehensive airport operation services, including secure hangar facilities, fuel provision, and fire safety coverage, to compete effectively in this market.

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Notice Title

Historic England Aircraft Operations at Oxford Airport

Notice Description

Supply of aviation services for the Historic England leased aircraft based at Oxford airport. These services include access to secure hangarage, air traffic services in daylight hours, full time fire cover, fuel and access to other aviation support services such as maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009091-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63731000 - Airport operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

OXFORD AVIATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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