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title: "Hire of Aircraft for Aerial Imagery Capture"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED"
published: "2019-12-05"
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# Hire of Aircraft for Aerial Imagery Capture

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-304f272a-82d0-4ccd-a319-ba4c0541318c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Ordnance Survey Limited involves the lease of aircraft for aerial imagery capture, with an estimated contract value of £6,500,000. This contract falls under the industry category of aerial mapping services and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st February 2020 and concluding on 30th November 2025. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by 23rd August 2019, and the procurement was conducted through an open procedure, enabling a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the aviation and aerial imaging sectors, particularly those that offer comprehensive services encompassing aircraft leasing, maintenance, and qualified pilots. While this contract has already been awarded to DEA Aviation Ltd, firms with the capacity to deliver similar services may find future opportunities as Ordnance Survey continues its operations, potentially leading to further contracts in related areas or expansions of existing engagements.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice in respect of Hire of Aircraft Tender for the lease of aircraft (to include ongoing maintenance of the aircraft, provision of fuel, fully qualified commercial pilots, hangarage and office accommodation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec24cb4-ea4c-4424-b30f-26a201cd16d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,500,000 |
| 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 | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 0AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams |
| Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEA AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354200 - Aerial mapping services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2019 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec24cb4-ea4c-4424-b30f-26a201cd16d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec24cb4-ea4c-4424-b30f-26a201cd16d4
  5th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=424935649
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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