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title: "Framework agreement for the provision of helicopter & pilot services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601928"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
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# Framework agreement for the provision of helicopter & pilot services

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601928

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## Summary

The Scottish Natural Heritage is managing a procurement process for a framework agreement to provide helicopter and pilot services, specifically focused on environmental protection activities. This tender, identified as "Framework agreement for the provision of helicopter & pilot services," will run for a maximum period of 48 months starting from 1 April 2020. Key activities include wildlife management and aerial applications of fertiliser, with a total estimated value of £1,000,000 applicable annually across various lots. The procurement method is open, and bidders had until 12 December 2019 to submit tenders.

This framework agreement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the aviation services sector, particularly those that specialise in helicopter operations or environmental management. Companies with expertise in wildlife management, firefighting operations, or construction logistics would be particularly well-placed to compete for the various lots available under this agreement. With the inclusion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) encouraged, this procurement could be advantageous for a wide range of stakeholders looking to expand their service offerings.

## Notice

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (as named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - counting operations

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period, commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 24-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Lot 2 - wildlife management operations

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period, commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 24-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Lot 3 - fire fighting operations

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period, commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure, and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 24-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Lot 4 - aerial application of fertiliser

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period, commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 24-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Lot 5 - construction, other site works & staff transport

Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period, commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 24-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384267 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | PDG HELICOPTERS; S.J. CONTRACTING SERVICES LTD T/A HELI-LIFT SERVICES; SKYHOOK HELICOPTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 35612300 - Support helicopters
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384267
- 8 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371607

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371607&idx=1
  11th November 2019 - PP1118 - Heli framework - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371607&idx=2
  11th November 2019 - PP1118 - Heli Framework - Lot 4 coupe examples & pricing schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371607
  Framework agreement for the provision of helicopter & pilot services - Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (as named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384267
  Framework agreement for the provision of helicopter & pilot services - Scottish Natural Heritage and other collaborative partners (as named in the attached Statement of Requirements) are seeking to set up a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter+pilot services covering a maximum 48-month period commencing 1 April 2020. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Please note that the Estimated Value detailed in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 of this Notice is a "per annum" figure and relates to the entire framework, not individual Lots. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601928

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