--- title: "Helicopter Support Services Framework Agreement (2025-2029)" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-142973" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-142973" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142973.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142973.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES" published: "2024-07-12" --- # Helicopter Support Services Framework Agreement (2025-2029) Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-142973 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-142973) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142973.json) ## Summary The Natural Resources Wales organization has initiated a tender process for a Helicopter Support Services Framework Agreement (2025-2029) in Cardiff. This procurement falls under the "General public services" industry category and aims to secure helicopter services for firefighting, reconnaissance during fires, post-fire damage assessment, and flood assistance. The deadline for further notice is set for 14th October 2024. This tender provides an opportunity for skilled contractors with suitable equipment to engage in pre-tender market discussions and potentially secure a four-year framework agreement. Businesses in the aviation and emergency services sectors, as well as those experienced in public service contracts, are well-suited to participate. Natural Resources Wales seeks to foster efficient and cost-effective service delivery through potential single or multiple supplier options, enhancing collaboration and local business engagement. ## Notice NRW is seeking to award a Four-year framework for the supply of helicopter support services for firefighting, reconnaissance during fires and post fire damage assessment, and to assist flooding incidents. At this early stage, NRW is keen to hear from skilled and experienced contractors with suitable equipment to consider a range of options to provide an efficiency and cost effective service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NRW is carrying out pre-tender market engagement with contractors interested in providing helicopter service to support the FRS where a fire has become well established and/or is out of control on the land we manage or neighbouring land where conditions pose a threat to our land. NRW may occasionally through this framework support firefighting on other public bodies land e.g. National Parks. The helicopter may also be used at fire sites for reconnaissance during fires and post fire damage assessment. - The number and extent of the wildfires each year will determine the support NRW will require. This is impacted by the weather conditions during the peak wild fire period, (March to August). Due to this unpredictability, NRW does not guarantee any work under this framework. - Firefighting will require local onsite conditions to be assessed and then the accurate application of water along the leading edge of the fire (fire front) unless directed otherwise by the FRS. - Filling of the "bambi bucket" or similar will take place from the nearest water source to the fire aiming for the minimal time between applications of water on the fire. - NRW are considering either single supplier or multiple supplier options and engagement with contract recourse will help understand the risks, opportunities and limitations for both options. Contractors operating across Wales are encouraged to get in touch to discuss the work and contract opportunities in their local areas. Contractor input is strongly encouraged so NRW can put in place efficient procurement that works well for all parties. During this open pre-tender market engagement period contractors are invited to: - Attend a face-to-face meeting with NRW Procurement and Project staff (various locations available) - Attend an online MS Teams meeting with NRW Procurement and project staff ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142973 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 12 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142973 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484086 Helicopter Support Services Framework Agreement (2025-2029) - NRW is seeking to award a Four-year framework for the supply of helicopter support services for firefighting, reconnaissance during fires and post fire damage assessment, and to assist flooding incidents. At this early stage, NRW is keen to hear from skilled and experienced contractors with suitable equipment to consider a range of options to provide an efficiency and cost effective service. ## Notice URLs - http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=142973 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-142973 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-142973. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142973.json.