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title: "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dcf0"
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published: "2025-02-07"
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# Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dcf0

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has initiated a tender for "Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Support of Plant Health Operations". The contract focuses on the hiring of helicopters with crew for aerial surveillance and photography related to plant health activities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This procurement is necessary to assist with plant health operations and is valued at £1,500,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 10 March 2025. The successful bidder will enter into a framework agreement active for approximately 1440 days, with the possibility of renewal upon expiry. The procurement method is an open procedure, and documents should be submitted electronically or in written form via the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aerial surveillance and helicopter services. Companies equipped with the necessary helicopters and crew, and those capable of delivering extensive surveillance and photography services, would find this contract particularly suitable. Given the focus on plant health operations, businesses with experience in agricultural or environmental services stand to benefit the most. The tender is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. By securing this contract, businesses can gain significant growth opportunities and establish a strong presence in the industry.

## Notice

We will be awarding a framework agreement for the supply of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography for plant health purposes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This framework agreement requires provision of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and is therefore not suitable for suppliers of UAV (drone) services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We will be awarding a framework agreement for the supply of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography for plant health purposes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This framework agreement requires provision of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and is therefore not suitable for suppliers of UAV (drone) services. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6Q2MQ6QWCT

Renewal: Renewal upon expiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004233-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004233-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6Q2MQ6QWCT
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Hire-of-helicopters-with-crew./6Q2MQ6QWCT
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Hire-of-helicopters-with-crew./6Q2MQ6QWCT
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

## Provenance

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