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title: "Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Oblique Imagery"
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# Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Oblique Imagery

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2da0340-6455-4183-b7e0-2d1c4fec36f5

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## Summary

The Ordnance Survey Limited is currently engaged in a procurement process for oblique aerial photography as part of their RFQ titled "Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Oblique Imagery." This procurement falls within the aerial mapping services industry and is located in Manchester, England. The tender process is at the planning stage, with submissions due to be returned by 13th July 2018. The estimated contract value is set at £45,000, with a minimum value of £30,000. The procurement method is classified as a limited process, specifically employing a competitive quotation strategy due to it being below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in aerial photography or data capture services to expand their business portfolios. Companies equipped to provide aerial imagery and mapping services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the Ordnance Survey's rigorous requirements outlined in the RFQ, contractors focusing on innovative and efficient aerial photography solutions may find significant growth potential in responding to this tender.

## Notice

This RFQ sets out OS's requirements for the future procurement of oblique aerial photography in a pre-defined area of Manchester, England. The requirement is in support of investigative work that Ordnance Survey is undertaking in the potential uses of aerial oblique imagery. Specifically, OS requires a supplier to fly a geographic target as specified in Section 6. If you require any additional information to provide the required submission, please submit any questions to me at tenderenquiries@os.uk (marked for the attention of Alex Bassett), no later than Wednesday 11th July 2018. OS reserves the right to issue the response to any clarification request made by you to all participants. Please note that OS is currently looking for quotations in response to the requirements only - OS reserves the right to: * cease this quotation process at any time without any liability (whether in contract, tort or negligence) to the participant; and * not award a contract following receipt of submissions from participants. All OS's technical and commercial information contained within this RFQ must be considered confidential and must not be disclosed to a third party. All quotations must be returned no later than Friday 13th July 2018. OS has no liability for any costs incurred by the participant in preparing or evaluating this quotation. The request and submittal of the quote does not constitute a purchase agreement between OS and the participant. OS reserves the right to amend, add or delete its requirements from this RFQ. This RFQ does not constitute an order or contract offer and there is no obligation for OS to accept your submitted proposal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3662c338-57bc-4e24-88b3-137d67b8efbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2018 - 26 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,200 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71354200 - Aerial mapping services
- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 72319000 - Data supply services
- 79961200 - Aerial photography services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2018 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3662c338-57bc-4e24-88b3-137d67b8efbd
- 11 Jul 2018 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c37fe030-a999-4846-8eff-1bc2ea49b0ea
- 11 Jul 2018 at 11:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c37fe030-a999-4846-8eff-1bc2ea49b0ea
- 5 Jul 2018 at 12:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c37fe030-a999-4846-8eff-1bc2ea49b0ea
- 4 Jul 2018 at 13:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c37fe030-a999-4846-8eff-1bc2ea49b0ea
- 28 Jun 2018 at 11:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c37fe030-a999-4846-8eff-1bc2ea49b0ea
- 27 Jun 2018 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c37fe030-a999-4846-8eff-1bc2ea49b0ea
- 27 Jun 2018 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c37fe030-a999-4846-8eff-1bc2ea49b0ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3662c338-57bc-4e24-88b3-137d67b8efbd
  31st July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c37fe030-a999-4846-8eff-1bc2ea49b0ea
  11th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e373a60f-c147-4d2c-b45b-7effceea6edd
  Request for Quotation (RFQ) Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b5bd11b-2ab6-401f-880e-bf9c47b40ce1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3036f3dd-fe10-4463-b93a-c41d6d4680cf
  Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Oblique Imagery
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5f1689c-32f7-4122-98ee-144ab99590f6
  Oblique Imagery Request for Quotation (RFQ) Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6c77530-4e34-443a-92b6-b5fb2313c80b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b40cb24-578a-402f-9177-13fc1659a807
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5f8e877-82c5-478a-a8e5-89291778beaf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b0cb44e-878c-41ab-8f5b-9b7cee503254
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72a8a9d2-b202-4d55-a666-1f1d19d38841
  Oblique Imagery Request for Quotation (RFQ) Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9bcab5a-2a4f-4d20-8501-c4adc80bd349
  Clarification Questions responses

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