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title: "Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045866"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2024-08-19"
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# Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045866

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## Summary

Scottish Natural Heritage is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter and pilot services, covering all of Scotland and potentially Northern Ireland. The procurement falls under the services category with an estimated total value of £2,000,000 GBP. The procurement process is in the award stage, with contracts signed on 12th July 2024. The operations will primarily include surveillance, wildlife management, firefighting, aerial fertiliser application, and construction/site works. Key collaborative partners like National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service may also make use of this framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in aerial services, particularly those specializing in helicopter operations, wildlife management, and firefighting support. Companies like PDG Helicopters, TSL Contractors Limited, and Apollo Air Services have already been awarded contracts, showcasing the potential for SMEs to thrive. The open procedure allows for broad participation, promoting fair competition and ensuring that businesses with the relevant skills and resources can benefit from these lucrative government contracts. This framework not only enhances business visibility but also fosters long-term partnerships with major national agencies and public bodies.

## Notice

We wish to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter and pilot services. Geographically, the framework will cover all of Scotland, including the islands (with potential for some future work to be carried out in Northern Ireland). The following collaborative partners will also be eligible to use the framework and will each conduct their own call-offs: National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Forestry, Forestry and Land Scotland, Association of Deer Management Groups and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.

### Lot Information

Surveillance operations

Surveillance operations will cover the counting and reconnoitring of wildlife and cover visual surveillance and photography (hand held) of forests and woodlands

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Wildlife Management Operations

wildlife management operations will cover the transport of stalkers and the extraction of carcasses

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Fire Fighting Operations

Fire fighting operations will cover aerial support for fire fighting activities

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Aerial Application of Fertiliser

Aerial application of fertiliser will cover aerial application of fertiliser, and possibly pesticides

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Construction, Other Site Works & Staff Transport

Construction, other site works & staff transport will cover construction/works projects and the transportation of staff, often to/from remote locations.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026346-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND; NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SCOTTISH FORESTRY |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang East |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | APOLLO AIR SERVICES; PDG HELICOPTERS; TSL CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters
- 35612300 - Support helicopters
- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026346-2024
- 9 May 2024 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014869-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.forestry.gov.scot
- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.nts.org.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766297
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00383
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12344
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19543
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30372

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