Scope
Reference
P/REF 00000529
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £123,000 excluding VAT
- £147,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 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
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 February 2026, 9:30am
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 9:30am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Price Weighting 30% Quality Weighting 70% 2x Pass/Fail |
Price |
Weighting description
Price Weighting 30% Quality Weighting 70% 2x Pass/Fail
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Historic England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLY-5862-RMML
The Engine House
Swindon
SN22EH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Damian Grady
Email: procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Website: http://www.historicengland.org.uk
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government