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29 Jan 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, has completed the procurement process for the award of the "Appraisal of Scottish Government Aircraft (MS-P-0380)" contract. This service-oriented tender, classified under evaluation consultancy services (CPV code 79419000), involved an onsite inspection and final report delivery following the appraisal of two government-owned aircraft and associated spare parts. The procurement was done via a direct award method without competition, reflecting its specific and specialised nature. The award was finalised on 29th January 2025, with the contract now active and executed by Fly Fast Further First Ltd, a company based in Bromley.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft appraisals, particularly consultancy services connected to the aviation industry. Businesses with expertise in providing detailed evaluations, on-site inspections, and comprehensive reporting would find this type of contract highly relevant for showcasing their core competencies. Such direct awards indicate a preference for experienced, reliable suppliers who can offer niche, high-quality appraisal services, thus serving as a lucrative opportunity for specialised consultancy firms aiming to scale their service portfolios in government procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Appraisal of Scottish Government Aircraft (MS-P-0380)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for the appraisal of its two owned aircraft and associated inventory of spare parts held by our aircraft contractor.This contract will involve a onsite inspection prior to delivery of final report following appraisal of the aircraft and inventory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522753
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Environmental Standards Scotland

Registers of Scotland

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Fly Fast Further First Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

Smarts

Venesky Brown Ltd

WPI Economics

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