Tender

Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has initiated a tender for "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations". The contract focuses on the hiring of helicopters with crew for aerial surveillance and photography related to plant health activities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This procurement is necessary to assist with plant health operations and is valued at £1,500,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 10 March 2025. The successful bidder will enter into a framework agreement active for approximately 1440 days, with the possibility of renewal upon expiry. The procurement method is an open procedure, and documents should be submitted electronically or in written form via the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aerial surveillance and helicopter services. Companies equipped with the necessary helicopters and crew, and those capable of delivering extensive surveillance and photography services, would find this contract particularly suitable. Given the focus on plant health operations, businesses with experience in agricultural or environmental services stand to benefit the most. The tender is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. By securing this contract, businesses can gain significant growth opportunities and establish a strong presence in the industry.

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Notice Title

Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations

Notice Description

We will be awarding a framework agreement for the supply of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography for plant health purposes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This framework agreement requires provision of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and is therefore not suitable for suppliers of UAV (drone) services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We will be awarding a framework agreement for the supply of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography for plant health purposes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This framework agreement requires provision of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and is therefore not suitable for suppliers of UAV (drone) services. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6Q2MQ6QWCT

Renewal: Renewal upon expiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004233-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
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
Not specified

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

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