Planning

Hire of Aircraft Framework renewal

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming procurement process involves Ordnance Survey Limited, a public undertaking located in Southampton, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "Hire of Aircraft Framework renewal," focuses on the goods category, specifically piloted aircraft. This planned purchase, set to commence in the planning stage, aims to establish a framework agreement with a contract period from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2030. Prospective suppliers should note the future notice date of 1st September 2025, which indicates when further details might be released. The procurement is aligned with the legal framework set by the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the aviation sector, especially those capable of providing piloted aircraft. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria that favour their participation. The framework agreement approach allows firms to secure a long-term contract, providing stable demand over the specified period. Companies looking to expand their reach into government contracts and those with expertise in delivering aviation goods can benefit greatly from engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hire of Aircraft Framework renewal

Notice Description

Hire of Aircraft Framework renewal post 2026 flying season

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027030-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34711300 - Piloted aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementgroup@os.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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