Award

Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework 2025

  • ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-001916

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-059327 (view related notices)

Published 9 January 2026, 2:25pm



Scope

Reference

OP.0226

Description

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.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework


Contract 1. Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework 2025

Suppliers (2)

Contract value

  • £800,000 excluding VAT
  • £960,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

9 January 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

9 January 2026

Standstill period

  • End: 20 January 2026
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

26 January 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 January 2030
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

On or before the expiry of the Initial Period, the Parties may agree in writing to extend this Agreement for a period of 12 months (First Extended Period). In the event that the Parties do not agree to the First Extended Period, this Agreement shall expire at the end of the Initial Period. On or before the expiry of the First Extended Period, the Parties may agree in writing to extend this Agreement for a further period of 12 months (Second Extended Period). In the event that the Parties do not agree to the Second Extended Period, this Agreement shall expire at the end of the First Extended Period.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 72300000 - Data services
  • 72319000 - Data supply services

Information about tenders

  • 2 tenders received
  • 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 2 suppliers awarded contracts
  • 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Suppliers

APEM Ltd

  • Companies House: 02530851

The Embankment Business Park, Riverview, A17

Stockport

SK4 3GN

United Kingdom

Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework 2025

Bluesky International Limited

  • Companies House: 04789469

The Station, Station Road,

Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire

LE65 2AS

United Kingdom

Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. Remote Sensing Aerial Acquisition Framework 2025


Contracting authority

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

  • Companies House: 09121572

Explorer House Adanac Drive

Southampton

SO16 0AS

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)