---
title: "Call-off from Helicopter Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000580921"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2019-04-15"
---

# Call-off from Helicopter Services Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000580921

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Natural Heritage acting as the buyer for the "Call-off from Helicopter Services Framework" aimed at securing helicopter and pilot services. This procurement falls under the services category within the environmental protection industry, located in Inverness, UK. The procedure was conducted via an open method and is now complete, having been awarded to PDG Helicopters on 15 April 2019. The total contract value amounts to £187,500, satisfying the requirements under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 for contracts exceeding £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in aviation services, including helicopter operations and pilot provision. Companies with expertise in environmental support services within the public sector may find a competitive edge in such tenders. The contract awarded crucially enhances the service offerings for businesses engaged in emergency services, environmental monitoring, or logistical support within the Scottish landscape.

## Notice

Provision of helicopter and pilot services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of helicopter and pilot services - call-off covering 2019-20.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351496 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £187,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PDG HELICOPTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35612300 - Support helicopters

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351496

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351496
  Call-off from Helicopter Services Framework - Provision of helicopter and pilot services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580921

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