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title: "Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059327"
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buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework 2025

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059327

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Ordnance Survey Limited, pertains to the "Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework 2025." This project falls under the data services industry category and is located in Southampton, United Kingdom. The procurement phase has already reached contract award stage, dated 9th January 2026. This tender will enable the capture and post-processing of remotely sensed data for Ordnance Survey. The contract has been awarded using an open procedure and involves a framework agreement with a potential extension duration of up to two years. The award includes a standstill period ending on 20th January 2026, and the contract starts on 1st February 2026 and runs until 31st January 2028, with the possibility of renewal until 31st January 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerial data acquisition and processing. As the framework agreement allows for further competition within a closed arrangement, it will suit small and medium-sized enterprises capable of offering competitive pricing and quality services. The procurement method fosters an inclusive environment for SMEs, evidenced by the award being granted to APEM Ltd and Bluesky International Limited, both SMEs. Companies with expertise in creating and managing geospatial datasets will find promising growth opportunities by participating in this tender, particularly those ready to expand their service offerings beyond standard Nadir Imagery at a national scale.

## Notice

OS has a requirement to procure a Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework for the capture and post processing of remotely sensed data. This includes all information relating to the planning and execution of remotely sensed missions and the post processing of acquired data. The creation of additional datasets. This includes further processing of acquired remotely sensed data to create datasets, products and services which meet OS requirements. To provide Ordnance Survey with the capacity and capability to acquire a broader range of flown datasets outside of the standard Nadir Imagery currently collected at a National Scale The Framework will be for four years with an option to extend the Framework by up to a further 2 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Quantity of Potential Extensions: 2 Duration of Each Potential Extension: 12 months Therefore, if the full extension(s) is taken, then the full contract duration shall be 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001916-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | APEM; BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 72319000 - Data supply services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 14:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001916-2026
- 3 Sep 2025 at 12:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053536-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001916-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053536-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/os
- http://www.os.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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