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Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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29 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, specifically the Marine Directorate, has awarded a contract for the provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services to Directflight Limited, trading as Airtask Group. This contract involves marketing, managing, and executing the sale of two Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft, along with associated spare parts, which will be available for sale from 31 July 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and will take place in the United Kingdom. This contract was initiated on 1 April 2026 and is set to conclude by 30 June 2026, with a total value of £547,730.68. The procurement stage is currently at Award with the contract status marked as active, following an amendment extending the period by one month to accommodate unforeseen circumstances in the sale process.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the aircraft brokerage and management sector, particularly those with expertise in storage, preservation, and maintenance of aircraft and parts. The successful supplier will be responsible for ensuring these aircraft remain airworthy until the sale is finalised, offering growth potential for businesses that specialise in aviation logistics and inventory management. SMEs with a strong grounding in aerospace services could find this procurement beneficial in terms of expanding their portfolio within the government contracting space. The overall process offers a notable chance for increased visibility and networking within the aviation industry, alongside strategic engagements with the Scottish Government.

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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-r6ebe6-0000830617
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554795
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£547,730 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
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 LIMITED T/AS AIRTASK GROUP

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