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
Email: tenders@apemltd.co.uk
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
Email: sean.james@os.uk
Website: http://www.os.co.uk/
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)