---
title: "Helicopter Support Services (Wildfires)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043602"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043602.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NRW"
published: "2024-06-04"
---

# Helicopter Support Services (Wildfires)

Buyer: NRW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043602

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Helicopter Support Services (Wildfires)" was conducted by NRW, the Welsh Fire Rescue Service buyer. The procurement was for environmental services in Wales, specifically to support the Welsh FRS in responding to wildfires. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with no prior call for competition. The procurement stage has now been completed with a contract award date of 31st January 2024. The tender was cancelled, and the award was unsuccessful.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, especially for companies providing aerial firefighting capabilities and environmental services. Businesses offering services related to firefighting vehicles may find this tender particularly suitable for competition. The procurement aimed to secure a specialist service provider unique to Wales, a key consideration for businesses looking to enter this niche market. The contract, valued at £270,000, presents tangible growth prospects for successful bidders looking to expand their operations in the environmental services sector.

## Notice

This service is essential in supporting the Welsh FRS in response to wildfires on land we own/manage with the provision of aerial firefighting capability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This service is essential in supporting the Welsh Fire Rescue Service in response to wildfires on land NRW own/manage with the provision of aerial firefighting capability (helicopter).

### Procurement Information

There is only one provider of this service in Wales, specialist service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017244-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £270,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NRW |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Plasnewydd |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRBOURNE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34144210 - Firefighting vehicles
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2024 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017244-2024
- 31 Jan 2024 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003203-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

## Provenance

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