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title: "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations"
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buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2025-02-07"
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# Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-624797c0-d7f1-48ab-824f-f68ce25661ee

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has issued a tender for helicopter services for aerial surveillance in support of plant health operations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This procurement process, under the title "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations," falls under the industry category of "Hire of helicopters with crew" (CPV code 60424120). The open procedure tender is currently active with an end date of 10 March 2025 at midday UTC. The contract period will commence on 11 April 2025 and conclude on 10 April 2029. The total contract value is estimated at £1,500,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing helicopter services, particularly those capable of performing aerial surveillance and photography, rather than UAV services. The framework agreement supports business growth by facilitating long-term contracts and consistent revenue streams. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can accommodate the geographic scope, which includes the United Kingdom and various British overseas territories. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the procurement criteria and adhere to the specified deadlines to qualify for consideration.

## Notice

We will be awarding a framework agreement for the supply of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography for plant health purposes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This framework agreement requires provision of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and is therefore not suitable for suppliers of UAV (drone) services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9585249e-7a60-4ddd-b71b-ff0cd9ba3f53 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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

- 7 Feb 2025 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9585249e-7a60-4ddd-b71b-ff0cd9ba3f53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9585249e-7a60-4ddd-b71b-ff0cd9ba3f53
  7th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Hire-of-helicopters-with-crew./6Q2MQ6QWCT
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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