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Request for Information - Provision of Helicopter & Pilot Services

Scottish Natural Heritage

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Planning

25 Sep 2019 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage, which is based in Inverness, UK. The title of the tender is "Request for Information - Provision of Helicopter & Pilot Services," categorised under the environmental protection industry. This is currently in the planning stage, as Scottish Natural Heritage seeks to gather information from market providers ahead of the formal commencement of a new procurement exercise anticipated in October or November 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses via email by 5 pm on 4th October 2019, in line with the projected timeline for a new framework agreement to be established by 1st April 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in aviation services, particularly those providing helicopter operations and pilot services. Companies with expertise in aerial fertilisation, pesticide applications, and emergency response services, such as firefighting, would be especially well-suited to compete. This early-stage engagement allows potential bidders to shape their proposals in alignment with the contracting authority's needs and expectations, making it a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to expand their public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Provision of Helicopter & Pilot Services

Notice Description

Scottish Natural Heritage (plus collaborative partners) currently operate a framework agreement for the above service, which expires on 31/03/20. We expect to commence a new procurement exercise in October/November 2019, but first wish to obtain some information from current market providers to help us develop our ITT documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Before formally commencing the procurement process to establish a new framework agreement from 1 April 2020, SNH wish to gather some information that will assist in forming a Statement of Requirements. This is not a call for competition or a request for pricing. Please refer to the questions at Section VI.3 of this Prior Information Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000598829
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367045
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35612300 - Support helicopters

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Natural Heritage
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367045
    Request for Information - Provision of Helicopter & Pilot Services - Scottish Natural Heritage (plus collaborative partners) currently operate a framework agreement for the above service, which expires on 31/03/20. We expect to commence a new procurement exercise in October/November 2019, but first wish to obtain some information from current market providers to help us develop our ITT documents.

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