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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4de217e-91b0-43cf-8874-08c2d498218a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Forestry England, focuses on providing helicopter services for aerial surveillance to support plant health operations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The title of the tender is "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations," and it falls under the industry category of services, specifically the hire of helicopters with crew. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period set to end on 18th December 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £1,500,000, with the contract expected to commence on 15th February 2021 and run until 14th February 2025. The delivery address for the services is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in helicopter services and aerial surveillance. Companies with capabilities in providing helicopter hire, equipped with experienced crews, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could foster business growth, given the scale of the contract and the vital role of aerial surveillance in ensuring plant health across the regions specified.

## 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/ca430ef3-5131-4828-9f0d-27987d9fd40a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2020 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca430ef3-5131-4828-9f0d-27987d9fd40a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca430ef3-5131-4828-9f0d-27987d9fd40a
  21st November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Hire-of-helicopters-with-crew./TFUR4ZK4M6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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