Tender

Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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Tender

21 Nov 2020 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Forestry England, focuses on providing helicopter services for aerial surveillance to support plant health operations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The title of the tender is "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations," and it falls under the industry category of services, specifically the hire of helicopters with crew. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period set to end on 18th December 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £1,500,000, with the contract expected to commence on 15th February 2021 and run until 14th February 2025. The delivery address for the services is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in helicopter services and aerial surveillance. Companies with capabilities in providing helicopter hire, equipped with experienced crews, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could foster business growth, given the scale of the contract and the vital role of aerial surveillance in ensuring plant health across the regions specified.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca430ef3-5131-4828-9f0d-27987d9fd40a
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
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2025 4-5 years
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
FORESTRY ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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