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Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework

Scottish Natural Heritage

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 May 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by Scottish Natural Heritage, focuses on establishing a "Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework." This tender falls under the environmental protection industry category and services sector, with the location extending across Scotland and potentially Northern Ireland. Key dates include the latest update on 19th August 2024, with the procurement stage categorized as "Award." The contracting process, initiated as a tender, employs an open procedure for procurement. Relevant organizations such as National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Forestry, Forestry and Land Scotland, the Association of Deer Management Groups, and the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service are involved, ensuring the framework's extensive utilization.

This framework presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in aerial services like wildlife surveillance, management operations, fire fighting, aerial fertiliser application, and construction site works. Suppliers already engaged include PDG Helicopters, TSL Contractors Limited, and Apollo Air Services. Businesses equipped with specialised skills and experience in these operational areas, especially those offering competitive pricing and high-quality personnel, will be well-suited to compete and benefit from the framework agreements. The framework's value of £2,000,000 also underscores its potential for substantial engagement and long-term projects, allowing businesses to build lasting partnerships with public sector buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework

Notice Description

We wish to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter and pilot services. Geographically, the framework will cover all of Scotland, including the islands (with potential for some future work to be carried out in Northern Ireland). The following collaborative partners will also be eligible to use the framework and will each conduct their own call-offs: National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Forestry, Forestry and Land Scotland, Association of Deer Management Groups and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.

Lot Information

Surveillance operations

Surveillance operations will cover the counting and reconnoitring of wildlife and cover visual surveillance and photography (hand held) of forests and woodlands

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Wildlife Management Operations

wildlife management operations will cover the transport of stalkers and the extraction of carcasses

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Fire Fighting Operations

Fire fighting operations will cover aerial support for fire fighting activities

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Aerial Application of Fertiliser

Aerial application of fertiliser will cover aerial application of fertiliser, and possibly pesticides

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Construction, Other Site Works & Staff Transport

Construction, other site works & staff transport will cover construction/works projects and the transportation of staff, often to/from remote locations.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766297
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512377
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34711500 - Helicopters

35612300 - Support helicopters

60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20242 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
Additional Buyers

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

National Trust for Scotland

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Forestry

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Apollo Air Services

PDG Helicopters

TSL Contractors Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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