---
title: "Request for Information - Provision of Helicopter & Pilot Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000598829"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2019-09-25"
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# Request for Information - Provision of Helicopter & Pilot Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000598829

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage, which is based in Inverness, UK. The title of the tender is "Request for Information - Provision of Helicopter & Pilot Services," categorised under the environmental protection industry. This is currently in the planning stage, as Scottish Natural Heritage seeks to gather information from market providers ahead of the formal commencement of a new procurement exercise anticipated in October or November 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses via email by 5 pm on 4th October 2019, in line with the projected timeline for a new framework agreement to be established by 1st April 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in aviation services, particularly those providing helicopter operations and pilot services. Companies with expertise in aerial fertilisation, pesticide applications, and emergency response services, such as firefighting, would be especially well-suited to compete. This early-stage engagement allows potential bidders to shape their proposals in alignment with the contracting authority's needs and expectations, making it a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to expand their public sector contracts.

## Notice

Scottish Natural Heritage (plus collaborative partners) currently operate a framework agreement for the above service, which expires on 31/03/20. We expect to commence a new procurement exercise in October/November 2019, but first wish to obtain some information from current market providers to help us develop our ITT documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Before formally commencing the procurement process to establish a new framework agreement from 1 April 2020, SNH wish to gather some information that will assist in forming a Statement of Requirements. This is not a call for competition or a request for pricing. Please refer to the questions at Section VI.3 of this Prior Information Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367045 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Nov 2019 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35612300 - Support helicopters

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367045

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367045
  Request for Information - Provision of Helicopter & Pilot Services - Scottish Natural Heritage (plus collaborative partners) currently operate a framework agreement for the above service, which expires on 31/03/20. We expect to commence a new procurement exercise in October/November 2019, but first wish to obtain some information from current market providers to help us develop our ITT documents.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598829
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=598829

## Provenance

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