Award

Helicopter Support Services (Wildfires)

NRW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2024 at 09:35

Award

31 Jan 2024 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Helicopter Support Services (Wildfires)" was conducted by NRW, the Welsh Fire Rescue Service buyer. The procurement was for environmental services in Wales, specifically to support the Welsh FRS in responding to wildfires. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with no prior call for competition. The procurement stage has now been completed with a contract award date of 31st January 2024. The tender was cancelled, and the award was unsuccessful.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, especially for companies providing aerial firefighting capabilities and environmental services. Businesses offering services related to firefighting vehicles may find this tender particularly suitable for competition. The procurement aimed to secure a specialist service provider unique to Wales, a key consideration for businesses looking to enter this niche market. The contract, valued at £270,000, presents tangible growth prospects for successful bidders looking to expand their operations in the environmental services sector.

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Notice Title

Helicopter Support Services (Wildfires)

Notice Description

This service is essential in supporting the Welsh FRS in response to wildfires on land we own/manage with the provision of aerial firefighting capability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service is essential in supporting the Welsh Fire Rescue Service in response to wildfires on land NRW own/manage with the provision of aerial firefighting capability (helicopter).

Procurement Information

There is only one provider of this service in Wales, specialist service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017244-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

34144210 - Firefighting vehicles

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NRW
Contact Name
Julie.dyer Dyer
Contact Email
julie.dyer@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0TP
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Plasnewydd
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBOURNE SOLUTIONS

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