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title: "Providing Airlifting and Underslung Load Training"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Providing Airlifting and Underslung Load Training

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9253fc45-2d8e-44be-af59-a0efa9af5dbf

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Providing Airlifting and Underslung Load Training," classified under the Education and Training Services industry (CPV code 80000000). This contract entails delivering specialised training for peatland restoration contractors, particularly in managing airlifting operations to remote locations in Cumbria, UK. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure with the contract being valued at £20,000. Training is set to commence on 1st September 2024 and conclude by 31st March 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 23rd August 2024, with the contract award being made on 30th August 2024.

This procurement opportunity presents potential business growth for companies specialising in training and logistical support for environmental restoration projects. The contract, awarded to AH Helicopter Services Ltd, highlights the demand for expertise in airlifting operations, indicating similar future opportunities for firms in the aviation and environmental contracting sectors. Companies with capabilities in conducting robust training programmes and those familiar with remote operations logistics could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and market presence. Firms experienced in peatland restoration or similar environmental conservation projects are particularly well-suited for these opportunities.

## Notice

A contractor to provide suitable training to peatland restoration contractors to give them experience and skills to be able to successfully manage and facilitate airlifting materials to remote locations. Training will include airlifting stone onto a peatland restoration site. Training to be completed in Cumbria, UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eaff38b-bc2f-444d-918b-648ed942f31f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AH HELICOPTER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eaff38b-bc2f-444d-918b-648ed942f31f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eaff38b-bc2f-444d-918b-648ed942f31f
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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