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29 Jul 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, a public undertaking based in Southampton, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Imagery First PoC". This contract sought to develop and demonstrate a Proof of Concept for sourcing and providing aerial imagery to enhance Ordnance Survey's topographic data updates. The procurement process was executed using a direct method below the threshold without competition, and was finalised with an award on 29th July 2026, followed by a contract set to commence on 1st August 2026. The primary industry category for this contract was data services, with the project set in the United Kingdom, under the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in data services, specifically those with capabilities in aerial imagery and managed services. Large enterprises, similar to IIC Technologies Ltd who secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in this space, given the need for sophisticated technology and service provision to meet Ordnance Survey's operational demands. The contract, valued at £60,000, provides an opportunity to engage in a high-profile project that could pave the way for further partnerships and expansion within the geospatial data sector.

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Notice Title

Imagery First PoC

Notice Description

OS to develop and demonstrate a Proof of Concept for the sourcing and provision of aerial imagery from third-party suppliers to support the update of OS topographic data. To develop a Managed Service with the capability for matching OS demand for aerial imagery with available or planned imagery from third-party suppliers, and supplying that imagery in a format ready for operational use

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071775-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IIC TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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