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THE PROVISION OF A LEASED SINGLE ENGINE PISTON HIGH WINGED AIRCRAFT - UID 75

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Deadline
3 days left
March 06, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
007752-2026
Value
£147,600
Location
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 28, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 06, 2026

Contract Start Date

March 31, 2026

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Budget
£147,600
Duration
48 months
Location
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Type
Other
53
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender 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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

11 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Submit the bid by the deadline of March 6, 2026, 09:30:00+00:00.
--Address quality aspects, as quality will account for 70% of the evaluation.
--Address price aspects, as price will account for 30% of the evaluation.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific eligibility requirements (e.g., company registration, specific licenses for the bidding entity) are detailed in the provided tender information.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Provide a single-engine piston high-winged aircraft for lease.
--The aircraft must be capable of undertaking oblique and vertical aerial photographs.
--The aircraft must be based at Oxford airfield.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Submit a price proposal for the aircraft lease.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
007752-2026_ocds_record.json

Historic England is seeking to lease an aircraft for four years, requiring 150 flying hours annually from Oxford airfield for oblique and vertical aerial photography.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
007752-2026_ocds_release.json

Historic England seeks to lease an aircraft for four years, based at Oxford airfield, to conduct 150 hours of annual aerial photography for oblique and vertical imaging.

Official PDF VersionPDF
007752-2026_official.pdf

Historic England seeks a leased single-engine piston high-winged aircraft for 150 annual hours of aerial photography, based at Oxford airfield, for a four-year contract, with evaluation based on 30% price and 70% quality.

Tender NoticeHTM
007752-2026.html

Historic England seeks to lease a single-engine piston high-winged aircraft for 150 annual flying hours over four years, based at Oxford airfield, for oblique and vertical aerial photography, with submissions due by March 6, 2026.

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53
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender exhibits significant deficiencies in legal compliance, clarity, completeness, and fairness due to missing critical details, particularly regarding evaluation criteria and eligibility. While the core service description is clear, the process lacks transparency and modern procurement practices.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance55/100

The tender lacks detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements, which are fundamental for legal compliance. Crucially, specific evaluation criteria for the 70% quality component are not provided, making the assessment process opaque. The missing tender reveal date also impacts transparency.

Missing detailed mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing detailed eligibility requirements
Clarity55/100

While the description of the required aircraft and service is clear, the absence of specific evaluation criteria for the 70% quality weighting significantly reduces clarity for potential bidders. This makes it challenging to understand how proposals will be assessed beyond a general price/quality split.

Lack of specific evaluation criteria for the 70% quality component
Completeness50/100

The tender is incomplete due to the absence of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility requirements, and specific evaluation criteria for quality. These are essential components for a comprehensive tender package.

Missing detailed mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing detailed eligibility requirements
Fairness50/100

The lack of specific evaluation criteria for the substantial 70% quality component compromises the objectivity and transparency of the evaluation process, potentially leading to unfair outcomes. Furthermore, the absence of an electronic submission option limits equal access for all potential bidders.

Lack of specific evaluation criteria for quality component
No electronic submission option
Practicality45/100

The absence of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, increasing administrative burden for bidders. While other practical details like contract start and duration are clear, this omission is notable.

No electronic submission supported
Data Consistency85/100

The tender generally exhibits good data consistency, with key dates, values, and descriptions aligning across the provided information. Minor issues include empty fields for 'Liable Person' and missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure'.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
Missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure'
Sustainability25/100

The tender completely lacks any mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate broader public value considerations into the procurement process.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the required service and aircraft type
Estimated value and contract duration are clearly specified
CPV and NUTS codes are provided
No active disputes or suspensions
Documents are available

Concerns

Lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements
Absence of specific evaluation criteria for the 70% quality component
No electronic submission option
Missing tender reveal date
Absence of sustainability, social, or innovation considerations

Recommendations

1. Publish detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements to ensure legal compliance and transparency.
2. Clearly define and publish specific evaluation criteria for the 70% quality component to ensure fairness and clarity for bidders.
3. Implement an electronic submission system to improve accessibility, efficiency, and fairness for all potential suppliers.

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