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Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework 2025

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 14:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 13:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Ordnance Survey Limited, pertains to the "Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework 2025." This project falls under the data services industry category and is located in Southampton, United Kingdom. The procurement phase has already reached contract award stage, dated 9th January 2026. This tender will enable the capture and post-processing of remotely sensed data for Ordnance Survey. The contract has been awarded using an open procedure and involves a framework agreement with a potential extension duration of up to two years. The award includes a standstill period ending on 20th January 2026, and the contract starts on 1st February 2026 and runs until 31st January 2028, with the possibility of renewal until 31st January 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerial data acquisition and processing. As the framework agreement allows for further competition within a closed arrangement, it will suit small and medium-sized enterprises capable of offering competitive pricing and quality services. The procurement method fosters an inclusive environment for SMEs, evidenced by the award being granted to APEM Ltd and Bluesky International Limited, both SMEs. Companies with expertise in creating and managing geospatial datasets will find promising growth opportunities by participating in this tender, particularly those ready to expand their service offerings beyond standard Nadir Imagery at a national scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework 2025

Notice Description

OS has a requirement to procure a Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework for the capture and post processing of remotely sensed data. This includes all information relating to the planning and execution of remotely sensed missions and the post processing of acquired data. The creation of additional datasets. This includes further processing of acquired remotely sensed data to create datasets, products and services which meet OS requirements. To provide Ordnance Survey with the capacity and capability to acquire a broader range of flown datasets outside of the standard Nadir Imagery currently collected at a National Scale The Framework will be for four years with an option to extend the Framework by up to a further 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Quantity of Potential Extensions: 2 Duration of Each Potential Extension: 12 months Therefore, if the full extension(s) is taken, then the full contract duration shall be 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059327
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001916-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

APEM Ltd

Bluesky International Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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