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title: "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations"
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buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION `"
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# Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION `  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-564a5331-dc27-483b-9821-fa5e8dabd325

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking tenders for the provision of helicopter services for aerial surveillance in support of plant health operations in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently active and follows an open procedure, with the tender titled "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations". The deadline for submission of tenders is 23rd January 2017, and the contract period will commence on 14th February 2017, lasting until 14th February 2021. Attendance at a mandatory Bidder Briefing Day is scheduled for 6th January 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialising in helicopter operations. Companies with experience in aerial surveillance and photography, rather than UAV services, would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement effort aims to promote inclusivity in business engagement.

## 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/d5a56a8f-e126-41b8-9681-53acb55d5b9d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2017 - 14 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2016 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a56a8f-e126-41b8-9681-53acb55d5b9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a56a8f-e126-41b8-9681-53acb55d5b9d
  26th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Hire-of-helicopters-with-crew./H6G8NR6YK3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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