Award

Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services" with an open procedure. The contract involves market, management, and sale execution of two Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft along with their spare parts. Based in Aberdeen, the procurement is categorised under general public services and involves services delivery, with storage at the supplier's site within the UK. The tender was announced for submission by 4th July 2025, and the contract was awarded to DirectFlight with an active status from 12th September 2025, valued at £387,061 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in aircraft brokerage services, particularly those experienced with storage and maintenance prior to sale. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like DirectFlight, who are adept in such operations, stand to benefit. Companies with a strong financial track record and experience in managing technical facilities, staffing, and preservation of aircraft will find this tender appealing. Moreover, firms with capabilities in environmental management and possessing a UKAS-certified quality management system are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced aircraft broker to market, manage and execute the sale of 2 Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft together with associated spare parts inventory. The aircraft are currently in operational use and will become available for sale from 31 July 2025. The tender for services would involve proposals for storage, preservation and maintenance of the aircraft and spare parts until such time as they are sold.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced aircraft broker to market, manage and execute the sale of 2 Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft together with associated spare parts inventory. The aircraft are currently in operational use and will become available for sale from 31 July 2025. The tender for services would involve proposals for storage, preservation and maintenance of the aircraft and spare parts until such time as they are sold.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539608
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft

34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes

34711100 - Aeroplanes

66130000 - Brokerage and related securities and commodities services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£387,061 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
Sophie Stark
Contact Email
sophie.stark@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466, +44 412425466

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECTFLIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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