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title: "THE PROVISION OF A LEASED SINGLE ENGINE PISTON HIGH WINGED AIRCRAFT - UID 75 - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# THE PROVISION OF A LEASED SINGLE ENGINE PISTON HIGH WINGED AIRCRAFT - UID 75 - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cde56f4-bd97-4712-9c9d-2fc8c904078e

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## Summary

Historic England has successfully completed the procurement process for leasing a single-engine piston high-wing aircraft. This contract, aimed at facilitating aerial photography for their Aerial Survey team, falls under the services category with classifications related to fixed-wing aircraft and aircraft operations. The aircraft lease will be stationed at Oxford Airfield and spans across four years, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, following an open procedure method. The award was finalised on 31st March 2026, with Avior Ltd selected as the supplier at a contract value of £133,200.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation and aircraft leasing, especially those capable of providing specialised piloted aircraft services. Companies in the aerospace and aviation sectors are well-positioned to explore similar future tenders that require expertise in aircraft operations and maintenance. Businesses interested in expanding into government contracts or developing their service offerings to public sector requirements could find such procurement to be an attractive venture for growth.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a0156d-d6b6-4e4c-a581-f42996662e52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVIOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### 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

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a0156d-d6b6-4e4c-a581-f42996662e52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a0156d-d6b6-4e4c-a581-f42996662e52
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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