Award

Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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Award

06 Mar 2021 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations" was conducted by Forestry England, focusing on providing helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography to support plant health initiatives across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This project, with a total value of £1,500,000, was carried out under an open procurement method and has recently reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 17 February 2021 and set to conclude on 14 February 2025. The tender period ended on 16 February 2021, and the primary industry category relates to the 'Hire of helicopters with crew'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerial services, particularly those that provide helicopter hiring with crew capabilities. Companies with experience in plant health operations, environmental monitoring, or aerial photography may find this contract especially relevant. The project could benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fostering competition and innovation within the industry, especially in the South West of the UK, where the services are to be delivered.

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Notice Title

Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations

Notice Description

Provision of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography for plant health purposes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea1eefa9-894d-419d-9877-fd4e9a69195b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640c83e9-ee3e-48f9-a010-dd82e4366207
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
arran.price@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+440300067400

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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CASTLE AIR

GB HELICOPTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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