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

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:36

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19 Mar 2026 at 16:09

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05 Mar 2026 at 11:18

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for leasing a single-engine piston high-winged aircraft has been completed by Historic England, a public authority central government organisation headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £159,840 including VAT, or £133,200 excluding VAT, was signed on 31st March 2026, and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The aircraft, intended for the Aerial Survey team to capture oblique and vertical photographs, is to be based at Oxford airfield and utilised for 150 hours of flying annually. Historic England employed an open procedure under the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023, ensuring transparency and competitiveness within the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft leasing and operation services. The focus on high-winged piston aircraft opens the door for suppliers with expertise in fixed-wing and special-purpose aircraft, particularly within the context of aerial photography. Businesses offering competitive pricing and quality service delivery stand to gain from engaging with Historic England, further fostering the growth of SMEs like Avior Ltd, which successfully secured the contract despite being the sole bidder. With a focus on service-based procurement, organisations capable of efficient aircraft operation and maintenance, as well as those offering innovative approaches to service fulfilment, are well-suited to partake in similar contracts and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

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

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06114d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029773-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£133,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£133,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AVIOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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