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Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is overseeing a public procurement process for the "Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services," which involves managing the sale of two Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft. This service falls under the services category, specifically within the CPV classification 66130000, and pertains to aircraft brokerage and management. This process takes place within the UK, and the key contract period extends from 1 March to 31 March 2026. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Directflight Limited t/as Airtask Group appointed as the supplier. Notably, an amendment has extended the contract by one month due to unforeseen circumstances affecting the sale of the aircraft. The primary buying organisation is the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate located in Aberdeen, with Bob McLeod as the contact point.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft brokerage and related services. With a contract value of £427,227.67 GBP and an additional extension value of £40,166.67 GBP, it offers considerable scope for revenue. Companies adept in managing, marketing, and executing the sales of aircraft, particularly those capable of storing and maintaining aviation assets, are well-suited to compete in this space. SMEs with relevant expertise, like Directflight Limited, can leverage their specialised skills to win contracts with government entities, thus enhancing their reputations and fostering growth within the industry sector. The contract demands expertise in logistics, compliance with aviation standards, and strategic marketing capabilities to secure successful transactions of the aircraft in question.

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Notice Title

Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services

Notice Description

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-r6ebe6-0000827888
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552715
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£427,227 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECTFLIGHT LIMITED T/AS AIRTASK GROUP

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