--- title: "RFI 1 - Remote Sensed Data - Managed Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d01c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d01c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d01c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d01c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED" published: "2026-07-21" --- # RFI 1 - Remote Sensed Data - Managed Service Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d01c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d01c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d01c.json) ## Summary Ordnance Survey Limited, Great Britain's national mapping agency, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for enhancing its remote sensed data capture services. The project, titled "RFI 1 - Remote Sensed Data - Managed Service," falls under the services category with a specific focus on aerial mapping and photography services. The procurement is being planned in Southampton, United Kingdom, under the industry's CPV classification codes for various aerial and aircraft services. Bidders interested in participating must register by 21 August 2026 to access the specification details via the OS Intend portal. The contract is projected to commence on 1 July 2027, with a potential end date in October 2032, depending on renewals. The planning stage is directed towards understanding market capabilities through returned RFIs, with further communication expected by 9 February 2027. This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses in the aerial and spatial data industry, particularly those specialising in aerial mapping, photography, and aircraft operations. Smaller enterprises focused on these areas, as well as entities with capabilities in advanced sensor technologies, are ideally placed to benefit from this opportunity. The procurement addresses both the enhancement of external supply capabilities and possible in-house acquisitions, allowing flexible business growth paths for vendors. By aligning with Ordnance Survey's need for innovative data capture solutions, businesses can leverage new revenue streams and establish long-term partnerships with a key national entity. ## Notice As Great Britain's national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey is responsible for capturing and maintaining the National Map of Great Britain. This is supported by a range of operational capabilities and technologies, including national-scale programmes for sensed data capture and processing. Ordnance Survey currently undertakes its own sensed data capture through cyclical and targeted flying programmes. The imagery collected supports production processes, helping to update and enhance the National Map. The imagery is also incorporated directly into the OS MasterMap Imagery Layer and used in the creation and derivation of a range of OS products. Ordnance Survey is seeking to enhance its sensed data capture capability to meet future customer needs. It therefore wishes to understand market capability to deliver remote sensed data from additional and alternative sensors. Ordnance Survey is considering two approaches and is releasing two Requests for Information (RFI); one for remote sensed data provisions (this RFI), the second to obtain options for acquiring aircraft, sensors and software for continued aerial acquisition as an in-house activity. Respondents are asked to consider how their capability can deliver the requirements as described in the RFI specification document which can be accessed and responded to on the Ordnance Survey In-tend Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/aspx/Home ### Planning Information Full Specification requirements and response documents can be found on the OS Intend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/aspx/Home Responders will need to register on the portal to access the documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068807-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Feb 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 31 Oct 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLJ32 Southampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft - 34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts - 34711300 - Piloted aircraft - 35611800 - Reconnaissance aircrafts - 60445000 - Aircraft operating services - 71354200 - Aerial mapping services - 79961200 - Aerial photography services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2026 at 14:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068807-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068807-2026 21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.os.co.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/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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