Award

Council Election Night Flights

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Award

19 Sep 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council has completed the Council Election Night Flights tender under the limited procurement method. The tender title is 'Council Election Night Flights', aiming to provide helicopter services for flying within the hours of darkness, landing in remote island locations, and serving Mid Argyll Hospital. The procurement stage is the Award, with a contract value of £120,000 signed on September 1st, 2023. The location is Argyll and Bute, UKM region, falling under the services category in the General public services industry. The buying organisation is Argyll and Bute Council.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, especially for SMEs capable of providing helicopter services meeting the specific technical requirements. Businesses with experience in night flights, remote island access, and healthcare facility landings would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method, an Award procedure without prior publication, indicates the necessity for specialized suppliers like PDG Helicopters, the sole supplier selected for this contract. Interested businesses should check the Council's website for further details on the Council Election Night Flights opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Council Election Night Flights

Notice Description

Council Election Night Flights 2023-26

Procurement Information

Only one possible supplier - helicopter must be able to fly within the hours of darkness / land in remote island locations and at Mid Argyll Hospital.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745199
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488625
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Todd
Contact Email
christine.todd@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604239

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PDG HELICOPTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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