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AwardUpdate

29 Apr 2026 at 07:52

AwardUpdate

27 Mar 2026 at 16:44

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 12:07

Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, is inviting bids for the provision of aircraft brokerage services, specifically involving the sale of two Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft currently in operational use. The primary industry category for this procurement is brokerage and related securities and commodities services, with subtags related to helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft, and other powered aircraft. Located in Aberdeen, the procurement process has progressed into the contract award stage, having been updated most recently on 29th April 2026. The awarded contract is active from 1st April to 30th June 2026, valued at £547,730.68. The tasks involved require not only the sale of aircraft but also their storage, preservation, and maintenance until sold.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies with expertise in aircraft brokerage services. Well-suited firms would include those capable of addressing logistics surrounding aircraft disposition and management, with experience in handling assets under brokerage and securities services classification. The contract extension underscores the potential for additional modifications, suggesting adaptability and resourcefulness are advantageous traits for interested bidders. SMEs like Directflight Limited, already active in this sector, have engaged with this procurement successfully, demonstrating the viability for smaller enterprises to win significant contracts within national frameworks. The open procedure ensures transparency and fair competition, presenting growth prospects for businesses leveraging their specialised skills in aviation brokerage.

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Notice Title

Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced aircraft broker to market, manage and execute the sale of 2 Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft together with associated spare parts inventory. The aircraft are currently in operational use and will become available for sale from 31 July 2025. The tender for services would involve proposals for storage, preservation and maintenance of the aircraft and spare parts until such time as they are sold.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced aircraft broker to market, manage and execute the sale of 2 Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft together with associated spare parts inventory. The aircraft are currently in operational use and will become available for sale from 31 July 2025. The tender for services would involve proposals for storage, preservation and maintenance of the aircraft and spare parts until such time as they are sold.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038914-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft

34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes

34711100 - Aeroplanes

66130000 - Brokerage and related securities and commodities services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,362,018 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DIRECTFLIGHT

DIRECTFLIGHT LIMITED T/AS AIRTASK GROUP

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