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Framework agreement for the provision of helicopter & pilot services

Scottish Natural Heritage

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Nov 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Natural Heritage is managing a procurement process for a framework agreement to provide helicopter and pilot services, specifically focused on environmental protection activities. This tender, identified as "Framework agreement for the provision of helicopter & pilot services," will run for a maximum period of 48 months starting from 1 April 2020. Key activities include wildlife management and aerial applications of fertiliser, with a total estimated value of £1,000,000 applicable annually across various lots. The procurement method is open, and bidders had until 12 December 2019 to submit tenders.

This framework agreement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the aviation services sector, particularly those that specialise in helicopter operations or environmental management. Companies with expertise in wildlife management, firefighting operations, or construction logistics would be particularly well-placed to compete for the various lots available under this agreement. With the inclusion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) encouraged, this procurement could be advantageous for a wide range of stakeholders looking to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework agreement for the provision of helicopter & pilot services

Notice Description

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (as named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - counting operations

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period, commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 24-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Lot 2 - wildlife management operations

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period, commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 24-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Lot 3 - fire fighting operations

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period, commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure, and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 24-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Lot 4 - aerial application of fertiliser

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period, commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 24-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Lot 5 - construction, other site works & staff transport

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period, commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 24-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000601928
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384267
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

35612300 - Support helicopters

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

PDG Helicopters

S.J. Contracting Services Ltd t/a Heli-Lift Services

Skyhook Helicopters

Further Information

Notice Documents

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