Planning

Strategic Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Special Missions Aircraft

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of Strategic Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Special Missions Aircraft. This initiative, classified under the 'goods' category, aims to replace the existing ISR capabilities to ensure comprehensive surveillance of irregular marine activities, supporting related prosecutions. The procurement relates to fixed-wing, non-piloted, piloted, special-purpose, and maritime patrol aircraft. The contract period is planned to run from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029, with key communications regarding the tender to be expected by 27th March 2026. Activities are centred in London, the headquarter location of the buying organisation, and engage central government's authority through UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the aerospace and defence sectors, especially those with capabilities to deliver specialized and technologically advanced aerial surveillance solutions. Companies experienced in manufacturing or supplying fixed-wing, non-piloted, and maritime patrol aircraft will find this tender well-suited to their expertise, offering prospects for business expansion in collaboration with the UK government. Furthermore, SMEs proficient in strategic surveillance technologies could form valuable partnerships, aligning with the Home Office’s objectives for enhanced marine activity monitoring. This planned procurement signifies substantial growth potential for businesses aiming to broaden their reach within the realm of central government contracts.

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Notice Title

Strategic Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Special Missions Aircraft

Notice Description

Provision of Strategic Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) service to replace current interim capability and ensure continued comprehensive coverage of irregular marine activity, and collection of evidential footage to support prosecutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033543-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

34711300 - Piloted aircraft

34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft

35611600 - Maritime patrol aircrafts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sboc.procurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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