--- title: "THE PROVISION OF A LEASED SINGLE ENGINE PISTON HIGH WINGED AIRCRAFT - UID 75" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06114d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06114d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06114d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06114d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2026-03-31" --- # THE PROVISION OF A LEASED SINGLE ENGINE PISTON HIGH WINGED AIRCRAFT - UID 75 Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06114d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06114d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06114d.json) ## Summary The procurement process for leasing a single-engine piston high-winged aircraft has been completed by Historic England, a public authority central government organisation headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £159,840 including VAT, or £133,200 excluding VAT, was signed on 31st March 2026, and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The aircraft, intended for the Aerial Survey team to capture oblique and vertical photographs, is to be based at Oxford airfield and utilised for 150 hours of flying annually. Historic England employed an open procedure under the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023, ensuring transparency and competitiveness within the procurement process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft leasing and operation services. The focus on high-winged piston aircraft opens the door for suppliers with expertise in fixed-wing and special-purpose aircraft, particularly within the context of aerial photography. Businesses offering competitive pricing and quality service delivery stand to gain from engaging with Historic England, further fostering the growth of SMEs like Avior Ltd, which successfully secured the contract despite being the sole bidder. With a focus on service-based procurement, organisations capable of efficient aircraft operation and maintenance, as well as those offering innovative approaches to service fulfilment, are well-suited to partake in similar contracts and expand their market presence. ## 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029773-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £136,000 | | Lots value | £136,000 | | Awards value | £133,200 | | Contracts value | £133,200 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND | | Locality | SWINDON | | 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 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029773-2026 - 19 Mar 2026 at 16:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025393-2026 - 5 Mar 2026 at 11:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019818-2026 - 28 Jan 2026 at 16:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007752-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029773-2026 31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025393-2026 19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019818-2026 5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007752-2026 28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.historicengland.org.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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