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title: "Hatfield Wildfire - fire-fighting helicopter support"
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# Hatfield Wildfire - fire-fighting helicopter support

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-284e6510-e922-42f3-b734-0f74b57679db

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Hatfield Wildfire - fire-fighting helicopter support" tender was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, with activities focused on providing emergency fire-fighting services during the Hatfield Moor wildfire incident. The contract involves the hire of helicopters with crew, and the total contract value was set at £174,786. The procurement method employed was a direct approach via a single tender action, categorised as a service, with the contract period running from 15th June 2020 to 15th June 2021. The tender period concluded on 14th June 2020.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in aerial firefighting and emergency response services, particularly those specialising in helicopter operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an excellent opportunity for organisations capable of providing such critical services, especially in emergency situations across the UK and beyond.

## Notice

Provision of emergency fire-fighting services during the Hatfield Moor wildfire incident - specifically, provision of a helicopter water bomber to provide immediate fire-fighting assistance to reduce the severity and extent of fire damage on the Humberhead Peatlands NNR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1000cbed-a7e1-470f-b6e2-a47d389d683b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2020 - 15 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £174,786 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,786 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SJ CONTRACTING SERVICES LTD T/A HELILIFT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 10:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1000cbed-a7e1-470f-b6e2-a47d389d683b
- 6 Apr 2021 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1000cbed-a7e1-470f-b6e2-a47d389d683b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1000cbed-a7e1-470f-b6e2-a47d389d683b
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f360839e-1954-41a5-b50d-d6baea24e7f8
  n/a

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