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Helicopter for the Aerial Survey of Seals Suring the Harbour Seal Moult Season 2023(to 2025)

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews, as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Helicopter for the Aerial Survey of Seals During the Harbour Seal Molt Season 2023(to 2025)". This tender falls under the industry category of services and is located in Guardbridge, UK. The procurement stage was at the award phase, with the contract being signed on July 17, 2023. The University of St Andrews employed an open procedure as the procurement method to select PLM Dollar Group Limited t/a PDG Helicopters as the supplier for a contract valued at £58,530.

This contract award presents business growth opportunities for aviation services providers, especially those offering helicopter services for surveying purposes. Companies with expertise in conducting aerial surveys and using thermal imaging technology in rocky coastlines would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The clear focus on conducting surveys in specific regions and conditions indicates the need for specialised aviation services for surveying wildlife populations efficiently and accurately, presenting a niche market segment for competitive businesses.

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Notice Title

Helicopter for the Aerial Survey of Seals Suring the Harbour Seal Moult Season 2023(to 2025)

Notice Description

The purpose of this exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for the Aerial Survey Programme. In August 2023, SMRU will require to carry out harbour seal surveys in western Scotland, between Loch Hourn and the English border in the Solway Firth. Surveys will be carried out in August, during the harbour seals' annual moult, and should require approximately 40-45 hours flying time, including transits. Surveys are weather dependent; we cannot survey in moderate or heavy rain as seals are more likely to leave their haul-out sites in very wet conditions. Approximately 30-35 hours of flying are currently planned for August 2024. SMRU have developed a technique for surveying harbour seals inhabiting rocky coastlines using a thermal imaging camera in a helicopter. The survey equipment that will be used on/in the aircraft as described in the full Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for the Aerial Survey Programme. In August 2023, SMRU will require to carry out harbour seal surveys in western Scotland, between Loch Hourn and the English border in the Solway Firth. Surveys will be carried out in August, during the harbour seals' annual moult, and should require approximately 40-45 hours flying time, including transits. Surveys are weather dependent; we cannot survey in moderate or heavy rain as seals are more likely to leave their haul-out sites in very wet conditions. Approximately 30-35 hours of flying are currently planned for August 2024. SMRU have developed a technique for surveying harbour seals inhabiting rocky coastlines using a thermal imaging camera in a helicopter. The survey equipment that will be used on/in the aircraft as described in the full Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000735303
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484201
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

60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20232 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

PLM DOLLAR GROUP LIMITED T/A PDG HELICOPTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480986
    Helicopter for the Aerial Survey of Seals Suring the Harbour Seal Moult Season 2023(to 2025) - The purpose of this exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for the Aerial Survey Programme. In August 2023, SMRU will require to carry out harbour seal surveys in western Scotland, between Loch Hourn and the English border in the Solway Firth. Surveys will be carried out in August, during the harbour seals' annual moult, and should require approximately 40-45 hours flying time, including transits. Surveys are weather dependent; we cannot survey in moderate or heavy rain as seals are more likely to leave their haul-out sites in very wet conditions. Approximately 30-35 hours of flying are currently planned for August 2024. SMRU have developed a technique for surveying harbour seals inhabiting rocky coastlines using a thermal imaging camera in a helicopter. The survey equipment that will be used on/in the aircraft as described in the full Specification.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484201
    Helicopter for the Aerial Survey of Seals Suring the Harbour Seal Moult Season 2023(to 2025) - The purpose of this exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for the Aerial Survey Programme. In August 2023, SMRU will require to carry out harbour seal surveys in western Scotland, between Loch Hourn and the English border in the Solway Firth. Surveys will be carried out in August, during the harbour seals' annual moult, and should require approximately 40-45 hours flying time, including transits. Surveys are weather dependent; we cannot survey in moderate or heavy rain as seals are more likely to leave their haul-out sites in very wet conditions. Approximately 30-35 hours of flying are currently planned for August 2024. SMRU have developed a technique for surveying harbour seals inhabiting rocky coastlines using a thermal imaging camera in a helicopter. The survey equipment that will be used on/in the aircraft as described in the full Specification.

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