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Award of contract for Arctic helicopter services - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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04 Dec 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for Arctic helicopter services in Svalbard, facilitating transport from the airport to the field location in the Arctic. This procurement process, falling under the industry category of education, was completed and the contract was signed on 3 December 2024. The buying organisation, University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, utilised a limited procurement method due to the technical reasons and specific requirements for such services. This was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the logistical and safety challenges inherent in Arctic operations. The resulting contract, valued at £100,000, is currently active.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those in specialised transport services and logistics sectors. Companies with expertise in providing critical support in challenging environments stand to benefit the most. SMEs that can deliver reliable and adaptable solutions in remote and harsh conditions, similar to CHC Helicopter, which secured this contract, are well-suited to compete for such niche service requirements. The demand for specific technical capabilities and the unique nature of the contract suggest a lesser degree of competition, thus encouraging specialised providers to participate actively in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for Arctic helicopter services - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for Helicopter services in Svalbard. Transport from airport to field location in Arctic.

Procurement Information

Helicopter services in Svalbard. Transport from airport to field location in Arctic. Planning in these localities almost always requires emergency changes to plans due to weather, safety and logistics and only one supplier was able to secure helicopter availability during the times needed for research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784878
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519534
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

60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHC HELICOPTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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