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title: "Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c3c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-29"
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# Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c3c

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, is inviting bids for the provision of aircraft brokerage services, specifically involving the sale of two Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft currently in operational use. The primary industry category for this procurement is brokerage and related securities and commodities services, with subtags related to helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft, and other powered aircraft. Located in Aberdeen, the procurement process has progressed into the contract award stage, having been updated most recently on 29th April 2026. The awarded contract is active from 1st April to 30th June 2026, valued at £547,730.68. The tasks involved require not only the sale of aircraft but also their storage, preservation, and maintenance until sold.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies with expertise in aircraft brokerage services. Well-suited firms would include those capable of addressing logistics surrounding aircraft disposition and management, with experience in handling assets under brokerage and securities services classification. The contract extension underscores the potential for additional modifications, suggesting adaptability and resourcefulness are advantageous traits for interested bidders. SMEs like Directflight Limited, already active in this sector, have engaged with this procurement successfully, demonstrating the viability for smaller enterprises to win significant contracts within national frameworks. The open procedure ensures transparency and fair competition, presenting growth prospects for businesses leveraging their specialised skills in aviation brokerage.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced aircraft broker to market, manage and execute the sale of 2 Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft together with associated spare parts inventory. The aircraft are currently in operational use and will become available for sale from 31 July 2025. The tender for services would involve proposals for storage, preservation and maintenance of the aircraft and spare parts until such time as they are sold.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced aircraft broker to market, manage and execute the sale of 2 Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft together with associated spare parts inventory. The aircraft are currently in operational use and will become available for sale from 31 July 2025. The tender for services would involve proposals for storage, preservation and maintenance of the aircraft and spare parts until such time as they are sold.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038914-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,362,018 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DIRECTFLIGHT; DIRECTFLIGHT LIMITED T/AS AIRTASK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft
- 34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes
- 34711100 - Aeroplanes
- 66130000 - Brokerage and related securities and commodities services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 07:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038914-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 16:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028751-2026
- 19 Sep 2025 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058122-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029814-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827888
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830617
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

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