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Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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09 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded an extension of the contract for "Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services" to Airtask Group. The procurement process falls under the services category within the "General Public Services" industry and is specifically related to aerial and maritime survey services. This contract, managed by the Marine Directorate in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, pertains to the aerial surveillance and survey of the coast and coastal waters of Scotland. Initiated on 18th July 2024, the contract, valued at £1,721,249 GBP, was awarded without prior call for competition due to unforeseen circumstances and is set for a 12-month extension period to July 2025.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in aerial services and maritime surveillance technologies. Companies involved in aircraft maintenance, hiring models of aircraft, and those offering enhanced technological solutions for surveillance would find this tender particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions could benefit significantly from this opportunity, given the Scottish Government's aim to change the delivery model and secure best value for money. The contract underscores a long-term engagement with potential opportunities for extended contracts and ongoing technological implementation.

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Notice Title

Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services

Notice Description

Award of extension of contract for Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services without prior call for competition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for extension of our aerial surveillance and survey services contract without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure has been untaken due to unforeseeable circumstances. Under clause 72 (1)(c) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition where all the conditions are fulfilled. In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: Due to unforeseen circumstances relating to the projected investment required to upgrade and maintain the existing aircraft , the Scottish Ministers wish to change the delivery model for this service from an ownership and maintenance arrangement to a hiring delivery model. Alternative technologies will also form part of any new contract as we seek the best value for money delivery option. It is recognised that such a solution will take time to put in place. Accordingly, an extension period of 12 months has been raised to ensure that the Scottish Ministers have adequate opportunity to put this change into practice. Engagement with the market will be undertaken in August.

Procurement Information

Award of contract for extension of our aerial surveillance and survey services contract without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure has been untaken due to unforeseeable circumstances. Under clause 72 (1)(c) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition where all the conditions are fulfilled. In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: Due to unforeseen circumstances relating to the projected investment required to upgrade and maintain the existing aircraft , the Scottish Ministers wish to change the delivery model for this service from an ownership and maintenance arrangement to a hiring delivery model. Alternative technologies will also form part of any new contract as we seek the best value for money delivery option. It is recognised that such a solution will take time to put in place. Accordingly, an extension period of 12 months has been raised to ensure that the Scottish Ministers have adequate opportunity to put this change into practice. Engagement with the market will be undertaken in August.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774832
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511825
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts

34711300 - Piloted aircraft

34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft

50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services

60444000 - Aircraft-operation services

60445000 - Aircraft operating services

79714000 - Surveillance services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,721,249 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20241 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pauline.carey@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRTASK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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