---
title: "Imagery First PoC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# Imagery First PoC

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a8

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## Summary

Ordnance Survey Limited, a public undertaking based in Southampton, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Imagery First PoC". This contract sought to develop and demonstrate a Proof of Concept for sourcing and providing aerial imagery to enhance Ordnance Survey's topographic data updates. The procurement process was executed using a direct method below the threshold without competition, and was finalised with an award on 29th July 2026, followed by a contract set to commence on 1st August 2026. The primary industry category for this contract was data services, with the project set in the United Kingdom, under the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in data services, specifically those with capabilities in aerial imagery and managed services. Large enterprises, similar to IIC Technologies Ltd who secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in this space, given the need for sophisticated technology and service provision to meet Ordnance Survey's operational demands. The contract, valued at £60,000, provides an opportunity to engage in a high-profile project that could pave the way for further partnerships and expansion within the geospatial data sector.

## Notice

OS to develop and demonstrate a Proof of Concept for the sourcing and provision of aerial imagery from third-party suppliers to support the update of OS topographic data. To develop a Managed Service with the capability for matching OS demand for aerial imagery with available or planned imagery from third-party suppliers, and supplying that imagery in a format ready for operational use

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071775-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | IIC TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071775-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071775-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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