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title: "GLA Helicopter Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0f4d514-73b6-4477-8096-a938cd4b9878"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2024-02-22"
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# GLA Helicopter Services

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0f4d514-73b6-4477-8096-a938cd4b9878

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking helicopter services for their Marine Aids to Navigation Strategy, with a total contract value of £30,000,000. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 18th May 2025. The contract period will start on 1st December 2027 and end on 30th November 2037. This procurement falls under the services category and is located across various regions including the UK, Europe, and British Oversea Territories.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in helicopter services to engage with the Northern Lighthouse Board. Small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract requires a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective network of marine Aids to Navigation support services. Companies capable of providing passenger and cargo services, including Helicopter External Sling Load Operations, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

The procurement of General Lighthouse Authorities (GLA) helicopter services support for their Marine Aids to Navigation Strategy to 2035 and beyond by providing the means to access and maintain their more remote Aids to Navigation. An effective helicopter service is a vital element in the provision of the GLAs' service to the mariner: a reliable, efficient and cost-effective network of marine Aids to Navigation. The required outcomes of this contract are: -A reliable, integrated, passenger and cargo service (including Helicopter External Sling Load Operations) to support Aids to Navigation maintenance activity. -A service able to respond quickly and efficiently to 'casualties' (light or other navigational aid failures) at any time and in any place in the GLA operational area. Not having an effective helicopter service, even for a short period of time, has the potential to make a serious impact upon the critical, statutory services the GLAs deliver around the UK and Ireland. * Please note it is the intention to Tender this contract as a Tri-GLA including Northern Lighthouse Board, Trinity House and Irish Lights. The Contract length in point V1.5 of this Notice is the minimum term for this contract and the GLA's may increase this beyond the 10 years. The Tri-GLA reserve the right to divide into Lots at Tender stage, subject to the development of the documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38cf7e74-ed9e-4920-9acd-ea640e451d28 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2027 - 30 Nov 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2024 at 17:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38cf7e74-ed9e-4920-9acd-ea640e451d28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38cf7e74-ed9e-4920-9acd-ea640e451d28
  22nd February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Hire-of-helicopters-with-crew./43Z2KCT58M
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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