Tender

The Provision of Air Ambulance Services- Stage 1 PQQ

STATES OF GUERNSEY

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Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the provision of Air Ambulance Services, titled "The Provision of Air Ambulance Services- Stage 1 PQQ," is organised by the Government of Jersey and the States of Guernsey. This tender falls under the industry category of air-rescue services and includes a focus on specialised aircraft. The procurement covers locations including the Channel Islands, United Kingdom, and broader regions. This tender is currently in the stage where interested parties must submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire by 12:00 noon on 27th July 2025. The process follows a Competitive Flexible Procedure with submissions managed through the ProActis system. The tender process concludes with the evaluation of submissions, with the contract period commencing on 29th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for established aeroplane service providers, particularly those experienced in specialised fixed-wing aircraft and air-rescue operations. The selective procurement method indicates a competitive dialogue process, meaning businesses with robust capabilities in providing air ambulance services are likely to thrive. While the opportunity is not specifically tailored towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger scale providers or those with access to specialised equipment and international or regional operational experience are well-suited to engage with this tender. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing air medical services across the stated locations, potentially leading to expanded business growth and regional partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Air Ambulance Services- Stage 1 PQQ

Notice Description

This opportunity is being issued by the Government of Jersey and States of Guernsey, hereinafter referred to as the 'Authorities' and follows the joint Preliminary Market Engagement stage conducted in April 2025 to assess market capabilities, feasibility of different service models, and gather information to inform the future tender process. The scope of the procurement is to provide fixed wing Air Ambulance Services as advertised by the Authorities with reference GOJ/2024/2115, further details of each island's existing model and outline service needs are provided in the published tender documentation pack for interested parties to download. The procurement, pursuant to which this advert is issued, seeks responses to a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire as Stage 1 of a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Interested providers should submit their responses by 12:00 noon on 27th July 2025 via the ProActis system. If you have any questions regarding this early market engagement, such questions should be submitted via the Portal correspondence function. Further information regarding accessing and registering on the Government of Jersey's supplier portal can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3faf6bf0-0958-f011-813a-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a444aedb-84dc-43dd-ab5b-e0bffb9e334f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft

34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts

34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft

35612500 - Search and rescue helicopters

60443000 - Air-rescue services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STATES OF GUERNSEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. PETER PORT
Postcode
GY1 1FH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Channel Islands
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Channel Islands
Electoral Ward
L99999999
Westminster Constituency
L99999999

Further Information

Notice Documents

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