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title: "Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000766297"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2024-08-19"
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# Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766297

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by Scottish Natural Heritage, focuses on establishing a "Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework." This tender falls under the environmental protection industry category and services sector, with the location extending across Scotland and potentially Northern Ireland. Key dates include the latest update on 19th August 2024, with the procurement stage categorized as "Award." The contracting process, initiated as a tender, employs an open procedure for procurement. Relevant organizations such as National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Forestry, Forestry and Land Scotland, the Association of Deer Management Groups, and the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service are involved, ensuring the framework's extensive utilization.

This framework presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in aerial services like wildlife surveillance, management operations, fire fighting, aerial fertiliser application, and construction site works. Suppliers already engaged include PDG Helicopters, TSL Contractors Limited, and Apollo Air Services. Businesses equipped with specialised skills and experience in these operational areas, especially those offering competitive pricing and high-quality personnel, will be well-suited to compete and benefit from the framework agreements. The framework's value of £2,000,000 also underscores its potential for substantial engagement and long-term projects, allowing businesses to build lasting partnerships with public sector buyers.

## Notice

We wish to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter and pilot services. Geographically, the framework will cover all of Scotland, including the islands (with potential for some future work to be carried out in Northern Ireland). The following collaborative partners will also be eligible to use the framework and will each conduct their own call-offs: National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Forestry, Forestry and Land Scotland, Association of Deer Management Groups and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.

### Lot Information

Surveillance operations

Surveillance operations will cover the counting and reconnoitring of wildlife and cover visual surveillance and photography (hand held) of forests and woodlands

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Wildlife Management Operations

wildlife management operations will cover the transport of stalkers and the extraction of carcasses

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Fire Fighting Operations

Fire fighting operations will cover aerial support for fire fighting activities

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Aerial Application of Fertiliser

Aerial application of fertiliser will cover aerial application of fertiliser, and possibly pesticides

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

Construction, Other Site Works & Staff Transport

Construction, other site works & staff transport will cover construction/works projects and the transportation of staff, often to/from remote locations.

Renewal: The framework will operate for an initial 20-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=AUG512377 |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND; NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SCOTTISH FORESTRY |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang East |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | APOLLO AIR SERVICES; PDG HELICOPTERS; TSL CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters
- 35612300 - Support helicopters
- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512377
- 9 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504949

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504949&idx=1
  9th May 2024 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504949&idx=2
  9th May 2024 - Annex A - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504949&idx=3
  9th May 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504949&idx=4
  9th May 2024 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504949
  Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework - We wish to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter and pilot services. Geographically, the framework will cover all of Scotland, including the islands (with potential for some future work to be carried out in Northern Ireland). The following collaborative partners will also be eligible to use the framework and will each conduct their own call-offs: National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Forestry, Forestry and Land Scotland, Association of Deer Management Groups and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512377
  Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework - We wish to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter and pilot services. Geographically, the framework will cover all of Scotland, including the islands (with potential for some future work to be carried out in Northern Ireland). The following collaborative partners will also be eligible to use the framework and will each conduct their own call-offs: National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Forestry, Forestry and Land Scotland, Association of Deer Management Groups and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766297
- https://www.nts.org.uk/

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