---
title: "Lease of Single-Engine Aircraft for Aerial Survey"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000645820"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-05-31"
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# Lease of Single-Engine Aircraft for Aerial Survey

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000645820

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## Summary

The Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders for the Lease of Single-Engine Aircraft for Aerial Survey. This procurement opportunity falls under the "Tourism, Built Environment and Conservation" industry category. The buying organization, based in Edinburgh, is a National or federal agency/office. The tender covers the period from 1 May 2021 to 31 March 2025 and involves the lease of an aircraft for aerial survey purposes. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with a contract value of £56,000 signed on 16th April 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the aviation industry, particularly those providing aircraft leasing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Davis Aircraft Ops are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The lease period includes the provision of the aircraft, insurance, and maintenance schedule, offering a clear scope for interested suppliers. Additionally, the procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing fair competition and potential growth for businesses participating in this tender.

## Notice

Lease of Single-Engine Aircraft for Aerial Survey

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland aerial survey programme has operated since 1976 and undertakes an average of about 100 flying hours per year recording archaeological and architectural subjects in Scotland. In support of the programme, tenders are invited for the lease of an aircraft to cover the period 1 May 2021 to 31 March 2025. It is anticipated that this work will be undertaken using a single-engine, high-wing aircraft (e.g., Cessna 172)). A proportion of the work will be undertaken away from base, operating from airfields (e.g., Stornoway) over two or three consecutive days. The lease is to include the aircraft, appropriate insurance, and the maintenance schedule, but not pilot or landings. Both dry (no fuel) and wet leases can be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479780 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVIS AIRCRAFT OPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479780
- 1 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408164

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408164&idx=1
  1st March 2021 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408164&idx=2
  1st March 2021 - Specification of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408164&idx=3
  1st March 2021 - HEs Aerial Operations Manual
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408164&idx=4
  1st March 2021 - HES terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408164
  Lease of Single-Engine Aircraft for Aerial Survey - Lease of Single-Engine Aircraft for Aerial Survey
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479780
  Lease of Single-Engine Aircraft for Aerial Survey - Lease of Single-Engine Aircraft for Aerial Survey

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645820

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