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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Aberdeen, has appointed Directflight Limited t/as Airtask Group to handle the "Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services." This contract involves services within the transport category, specifically related to aircraft, and is set in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the award stage with the contract being valued at GBP 587,897.35, and spanning from 1st July to 31st July 2026. The contract includes an extension for an additional month, accounting for unexpected delays. The procurement method initially followed standard competitive procedures under the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, but adjustments were made due to unforeseeable circumstances regarding equipment permissions from a foreign government.

This tender presents various business opportunities, particularly for experienced aircraft brokers with capabilities in marketing and managing aircraft sales. Companies involved in aviation logistics, storage, maintenance, and sales services can greatly benefit from participating, given the tasks involve working with operational aircraft, managing inventories, and overseeing the sale process. SMEs within this sector stand to gain significant exposure and growth opportunities by collaborating with public sector bodies like the Scottish Government. The awarded contract underscores the need for adaptable, capable service providers who can navigate both logistics and bureaucratic challenges effectively.

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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-r6ebe6-0000839023
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561419
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
£587,897 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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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