Tender

Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations

FORESTRY COMMISSION `

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Tender

26 Nov 2016 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking tenders for the provision of helicopter services for aerial surveillance in support of plant health operations in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently active and follows an open procedure, with the tender titled "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations". The deadline for submission of tenders is 23rd January 2017, and the contract period will commence on 14th February 2017, lasting until 14th February 2021. Attendance at a mandatory Bidder Briefing Day is scheduled for 6th January 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialising in helicopter operations. Companies with experience in aerial surveillance and photography, rather than UAV services, would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement effort aims to promote inclusivity in business engagement.

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Notice Title

Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations

Notice Description

Supply of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography for plant health purposes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This framework contract requires provision of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and is therefore not suitable for suppliers of UAV (drone) services. Attendance at a Bidder Briefing Day is mandatory for this Framework - the Bidder Briefing Day will be held on 6th January 2017, please confirm attendance via the message centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a56a8f-e126-41b8-9681-53acb55d5b9d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2017 - 14 Feb 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION `
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katie.blain@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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