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Aircraft Tender for the Aerial Survey of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has awarded a contract for an Aircraft Tender for the Aerial Survey of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies to Ravenair. The procurement process was completed on 2022-10-31. The tender involved multiple aerial surveys of grey seal breeding colonies around Scotland, requiring a light twin-engined aircraft with specific endurance and capacity. The total flying time expected was around 115 hours, with surveys conducted between September and December 2022.

This contract presents business opportunities for aviation companies offering aircraft survey services. Companies with expertise in aerial surveys, pilot services, and aviation equipment supply would be well-suited to compete. The University of St Andrews, the buying organisation for this tender, plays a key role in facilitating opportunities for service providers in the aviation industry. The award date of the contract was 2022-09-15, signifying recent business engagement in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Aircraft Tender for the Aerial Survey of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for a Fixed-wing Aircraft Tender for the Aerial Survey of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies. This procurement is for one set of surveys as described in the full ITT, with the option to extend into a further year / set of surveys, subject to satisfactory annual review. In September to December 2022, SMRU will carry out multiple aerial surveys of approx. 70 grey seal breeding colonies around Scotland (each colony is surveyed 5 times throughout the season). We therefore require a light twin-engined aircraft (and pilot) with >=5 hours endurance, that can accommodate two SMRU staff and SMRU's camera and computer system (described below under 'Survey methods & equipment'). Surveys will be carried out from mid-September until mid-December with 7 separate rounds of surveys (lasting 1-3 days each) spread through the season at approximately 13-day intervals. The total flying time is expected to be around 115 hours. Most rounds of surveys will start and end at Dundee Airport, but, during rounds, overnights will be at other conveniently located airports such as Stornoway and Kirkwall.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for a Fixed-wing Aircraft Tender for the Aerial Survey of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies. This procurement is for one set of surveys as described in the full ITT, with the option to extend into a further year / set of surveys, subject to satisfactory annual review. In September to December 2022, SMRU will carry out multiple aerial surveys of approx. 70 grey seal breeding colonies around Scotland (each colony is surveyed 5 times throughout the season). We therefore require a light twin-engined aircraft (and pilot) with >=5 hours endurance, that can accommodate two SMRU staff and SMRU's camera and computer system (described below under 'Survey methods & equipment'). Surveys will be carried out from mid-September until mid-December with 7 separate rounds of surveys (lasting 1-3 days each) spread through the season at approximately 13-day intervals. The total flying time is expected to be around 115 hours. Most rounds of surveys will start and end at Dundee Airport, but, during rounds, overnights will be at other conveniently located airports such as Stornoway and Kirkwall.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000702700
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462944
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60424110 - Hire of fixed-wing aircraft with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,822 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@st-andrews.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1334462523

Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAVENAIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455753
    Aircraft Tender for the Aerial Survey of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies - The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for a Fixed-wing Aircraft Tender for the Aerial Survey of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies. This procurement is for one set of surveys as described in the full ITT, with the option to extend into a further year / set of surveys, subject to satisfactory annual review. In September to December 2022, SMRU will carry out multiple aerial surveys of approx. 70 grey seal breeding colonies around Scotland (each colony is surveyed 5 times throughout the season). We therefore require a light twin-engined aircraft (and pilot) with >=5 hours endurance, that can accommodate two SMRU staff and SMRU's camera and computer system (described below under 'Survey methods & equipment'). Surveys will be carried out from mid-September until mid-December with 7 separate rounds of surveys (lasting 1-3 days each) spread through the season at approximately 13-day intervals. The total flying time is expected to be around 115 hours. Most rounds of surveys will start and end at Dundee Airport, but, during rounds, overnights will be at other conveniently located airports such as Stornoway and Kirkwall.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462944
    Aircraft Tender for the Aerial Survey of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies - The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for a Fixed-wing Aircraft Tender for the Aerial Survey of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies. This procurement is for one set of surveys as described in the full ITT, with the option to extend into a further year / set of surveys, subject to satisfactory annual review. In September to December 2022, SMRU will carry out multiple aerial surveys of approx. 70 grey seal breeding colonies around Scotland (each colony is surveyed 5 times throughout the season). We therefore require a light twin-engined aircraft (and pilot) with >=5 hours endurance, that can accommodate two SMRU staff and SMRU's camera and computer system (described below under 'Survey methods & equipment'). Surveys will be carried out from mid-September until mid-December with 7 separate rounds of surveys (lasting 1-3 days each) spread through the season at approximately 13-day intervals. The total flying time is expected to be around 115 hours. Most rounds of surveys will start and end at Dundee Airport, but, during rounds, overnights will be at other conveniently located airports such as Stornoway and Kirkwall.

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