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Helicopter Call Out - Culbin

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Helicopter Call Out - Culbin" project, led by Forestry and Land Scotland, concluded with the awarding of the contract. This project, focused on environmental protection within the services industry category, involved the provision of a helicopter for fire-fighting activities at Culbin Forest, located in the UKM62 region. The contracting authority, Forestry and Land Scotland, a national agency, utilised an open procedure under a collaborative framework, completing the award stage on 19th May 2025. The contracting process, part of the NatureScot Framework, was valued at £52,013.10.

This tender offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specializing in aerial services, particularly those with expertise in helicopter operations and environmental protection. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in rapid deployment for emergency services would have strong prospects in this procurement area. Engaging in such contracts not only strengthens a business's portfolio in the niche aviation and firefighting sector but also enhances credibility in handling government projects. The collaborative framework approach ensures repeated opportunities for businesses providing critical infrastructure support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Helicopter Call Out - Culbin

Notice Description

Call Off from a Collaborative Framework for the provision of a helicopter to carry out fire fighting at Culbin Forest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call Off from a Collaborative Framework for the provision of a helicopter to carry out fire fighting at Culbin Forest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812280
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540816
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,013 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months 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
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLM DOLLAR GROUP LIMITED T/A PDG HELICOPTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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