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title: "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations"
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# Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION `  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d712eeb-419d-4e2f-a9a4-e127d3d0d2f8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Forestry Commission, seeking helicopter services for aerial surveillance in support of plant health operations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for the hire of helicopters with crew, had a total value of £1,500,000 and was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ended on 14th February 2017, with the associated contract commencing on 24th February 2017 and extending until 24th February 2021. A mandatory Bidder Briefing Day took place on 6th January 2017, where potential bidders were required to confirm their attendance.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for aviation and environmental service providers, particularly those specialising in aerial surveillance. Businesses that own or operate helicopters with trained crews will be well-positioned to compete, especially those classified as SMEs or voluntary community sector enterprises. Participation in contracts like this can allow companies to enhance their visibility in the public sector, gain valuable experience with large-scale contracts, and ultimately lead to further business opportunities within the environmental and agricultural sectors.

## Notice

Supply of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography for plant health purposes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This framework contract requires provision of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and is therefore not suitable for suppliers of UAV (drone) services. Attendance at a Bidder Briefing Day is mandatory for this Framework - the Bidder Briefing Day will be held on 6th January 2017, please confirm attendance via the message centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54988be3-fbfa-4e9a-ac1b-b1cedc62109d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2017 - 24 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION ` |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASTLE AIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2017 at 08:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54988be3-fbfa-4e9a-ac1b-b1cedc62109d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54988be3-fbfa-4e9a-ac1b-b1cedc62109d
  3rd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=240094449
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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