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title: "Helicopter for the Aerial Survey of Seals Suring the Harbour Seal Moult Season 2023(to 2025)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000735303"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2023-07-20"
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# Helicopter for the Aerial Survey of Seals Suring the Harbour Seal Moult Season 2023(to 2025)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000735303

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews, as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Helicopter for the Aerial Survey of Seals During the Harbour Seal Molt Season 2023(to 2025)". This tender falls under the industry category of services and is located in Guardbridge, UK. The procurement stage was at the award phase, with the contract being signed on July 17, 2023. The University of St Andrews employed an open procedure as the procurement method to select PLM Dollar Group Limited t/a PDG Helicopters as the supplier for a contract valued at £58,530.

This contract award presents business growth opportunities for aviation services providers, especially those offering helicopter services for surveying purposes. Companies with expertise in conducting aerial surveys and using thermal imaging technology in rocky coastlines would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The clear focus on conducting surveys in specific regions and conditions indicates the need for specialised aviation services for surveying wildlife populations efficiently and accurately, presenting a niche market segment for competitive businesses.

## Notice

The purpose of this exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for the Aerial Survey Programme. In August 2023, SMRU will require to carry out harbour seal surveys in western Scotland, between Loch Hourn and the English border in the Solway Firth. Surveys will be carried out in August, during the harbour seals' annual moult, and should require approximately 40-45 hours flying time, including transits. Surveys are weather dependent; we cannot survey in moderate or heavy rain as seals are more likely to leave their haul-out sites in very wet conditions. Approximately 30-35 hours of flying are currently planned for August 2024. SMRU have developed a technique for surveying harbour seals inhabiting rocky coastlines using a thermal imaging camera in a helicopter. The survey equipment that will be used on/in the aircraft as described in the full Specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for the Aerial Survey Programme. In August 2023, SMRU will require to carry out harbour seal surveys in western Scotland, between Loch Hourn and the English border in the Solway Firth. Surveys will be carried out in August, during the harbour seals' annual moult, and should require approximately 40-45 hours flying time, including transits. Surveys are weather dependent; we cannot survey in moderate or heavy rain as seals are more likely to leave their haul-out sites in very wet conditions. Approximately 30-35 hours of flying are currently planned for August 2024. SMRU have developed a technique for surveying harbour seals inhabiting rocky coastlines using a thermal imaging camera in a helicopter. The survey equipment that will be used on/in the aircraft as described in the full Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484201 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,530 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLM DOLLAR GROUP LIMITED T/A PDG HELICOPTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484201
- 13 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480986

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480986
  Helicopter for the Aerial Survey of Seals Suring the Harbour Seal Moult Season 2023(to 2025) - The purpose of this exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for the Aerial Survey Programme. In August 2023, SMRU will require to carry out harbour seal surveys in western Scotland, between Loch Hourn and the English border in the Solway Firth. Surveys will be carried out in August, during the harbour seals' annual moult, and should require approximately 40-45 hours flying time, including transits. Surveys are weather dependent; we cannot survey in moderate or heavy rain as seals are more likely to leave their haul-out sites in very wet conditions. Approximately 30-35 hours of flying are currently planned for August 2024. SMRU have developed a technique for surveying harbour seals inhabiting rocky coastlines using a thermal imaging camera in a helicopter. The survey equipment that will be used on/in the aircraft as described in the full Specification.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484201
  Helicopter for the Aerial Survey of Seals Suring the Harbour Seal Moult Season 2023(to 2025) - The purpose of this exercise is to achieve best value for money in the services provided to the SMRU for the Aerial Survey Programme. In August 2023, SMRU will require to carry out harbour seal surveys in western Scotland, between Loch Hourn and the English border in the Solway Firth. Surveys will be carried out in August, during the harbour seals' annual moult, and should require approximately 40-45 hours flying time, including transits. Surveys are weather dependent; we cannot survey in moderate or heavy rain as seals are more likely to leave their haul-out sites in very wet conditions. Approximately 30-35 hours of flying are currently planned for August 2024. SMRU have developed a technique for surveying harbour seals inhabiting rocky coastlines using a thermal imaging camera in a helicopter. The survey equipment that will be used on/in the aircraft as described in the full Specification.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000735303
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home
- https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/procurement/supplier-registration-portal.pdf

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