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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 ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea1eefa9-894d-419d-9877-fd4e9a69195b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations" was conducted by Forestry England, focusing on providing helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography to support plant health initiatives across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This project, with a total value of £1,500,000, was carried out under an open procurement method and has recently reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 17 February 2021 and set to conclude on 14 February 2025. The tender period ended on 16 February 2021, and the primary industry category relates to the 'Hire of helicopters with crew'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerial services, particularly those that provide helicopter hiring with crew capabilities. Companies with experience in plant health operations, environmental monitoring, or aerial photography may find this contract especially relevant. The project could benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fostering competition and innovation within the industry, especially in the South West of the UK, where the services are to be delivered.

## Notice

Provision of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography for plant health purposes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640c83e9-ee3e-48f9-a010-dd82e4366207 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CASTLE AIR; GB HELICOPTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2021 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640c83e9-ee3e-48f9-a010-dd82e4366207

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640c83e9-ee3e-48f9-a010-dd82e4366207
  6th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=570685912
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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