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title: "STRATEGIC FIXED-WING INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE & RECONNAISSANCE (ISR) SERVICE"
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# STRATEGIC FIXED-WING INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE & RECONNAISSANCE (ISR) SERVICE

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26ceb183-7e24-4421-a382-a774e9172226

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the "Strategic Fixed-Wing Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) Service". This tender falls under the industry category of fixed-wing aircraft, piloted aircraft, special-purpose aircraft, and maritime patrol aircraft. The contract, with a value of £33,151,617, covers services for the delivery location in the United Kingdom. The procurement used a negotiated procedure without prior publication and the contracting period runs from 28th April 2023 to 28th October 2024. Important stages include the tender period ending on 31st March 2023 and the contract awarded on 28th April 2023 to PAL Aerospace Ltd.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the aerospace and defence sectors, capable of offering ISR services. The contract's suitability for SMEs and VCSEs makes it an accessible opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses with relevant expertise. Companies with capabilities in piloted and special-purpose aircraft and maritime patrol operations would find this contract highly beneficial for expanding their service offerings within the UK. As a substantial contract from the Home Office, it signifies a considerable partnership that can boost the contract-winning company's market credibility and service portfolio.

## Notice

STRATEGIC FIXED-WING INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE & RECONNAISSANCE (ISR) SERVICE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefe5776-79d6-4395-98ff-2c2fe16460c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2023 - 28 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,151,617 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,151,617 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAL AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts
- 34711300 - Piloted aircraft
- 34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft
- 35611600 - Maritime patrol aircrafts

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 10:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefe5776-79d6-4395-98ff-2c2fe16460c9
- 24 May 2023 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefe5776-79d6-4395-98ff-2c2fe16460c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefe5776-79d6-4395-98ff-2c2fe16460c9
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b2fe039-f59e-4381-94f9-fa878b52b2c6

## Provenance

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