--- title: "Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000571648" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000571648" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000571648.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000571648.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-07-15" --- # Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000571648 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000571648) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000571648.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking to establish a contract for Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services, aimed at maintaining and managing its two Reims Cessna Caravan F406 aircraft, used for aerial operations. The procurement process, currently at the Award stage, has seen the tender officially complete as of 1 July 2019, with a contract value of approximately £6,551,037. The service delivery location will cover the areas along the coast and coastal waters of Scotland. The tender was open for submissions electronically, with key dates including a deadline for bids that was originally set for 4 March 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation services, including certification, crew management, maintenance, and operational support for aircraft. Companies with relevant experience in handling specialised aerial operations, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises with a proven track record, are encouraged to compete. Additionally, businesses capable of providing detailed quality management and technical capabilities will find this procurement process suitable, given the complex requirements outlined in the selection criteria. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers owns the two Reims Cessna Caravan F406 aircraft used in aerial operations. The Scottish Ministers wish to set up a service contract which will provide certification, crewing, maintenance and management of the two aircraft. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers owns the two Reims Cessna Caravan F406 aircraft used in aerial operations. The Scottish Ministers wish to set up a service contract which will provide certification, crewing, maintenance and management of the two aircraft. Renewal: One year extension allowed for to 31 July 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360576 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 15 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jul 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | In January 2024 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £6,551,037 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DIRECTFLIGHT LTD TRADING AS AIRTASK GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts - 34711300 - Piloted aircraft - 34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft - 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services - 60440000 - Aerial and related services - 60444000 - Aircraft-operation services - 60445000 - Aircraft operating services - 79714000 - Surveillance services - 79961200 - Aerial photography services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360576 - 4 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347578 - 29 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343663 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343663&idx=1 31st January 2019 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343663&idx=2 31st January 2019 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343663&idx=3 31st January 2019 - Scottish Government terms and conditions for provision of services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343663 Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services - The Scottish Ministers owns the two Reims Cessna Caravan F406 aircraft used in aerial operations. The Scottish Ministers wish to set up a service contract which will provide certification, crewing, maintenance and management of the two aircraft. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360576 Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services - The Scottish Ministers owns the two Reims Cessna Caravan F406 aircraft used in aerial operations. The Scottish Ministers wish to set up a service contract which will provide certification, crewing, maintenance and management of the two aircraft. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000571648 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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