---
title: "Helicopter Pilot Services Call-Off for 2024-25 Deer Counting Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775253"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2024-08-14"
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# Helicopter Pilot Services Call-Off for 2024-25 Deer Counting Programme

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775253

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## Summary

Scottish Natural Heritage has awarded a contract under the title "Helicopter Pilot Services Call-Off for 2024-25 Deer Counting Programme," falling under the environmental protection industry category. The process is a limited procurement method without prior publication, and the procurement stage is complete. The buying organisation, Scottish Natural Heritage, is based in Inverness, at Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, with the services covering the UKM region. The contract was signed on 1st April 2024 with the completion dated as of 14th August 2024. The awarded contract has a value of £62,500, focusing on services related to helicopter pilot operations for deer counting within the specified framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation services, particularly those with capabilities in providing helicopter pilot services for environmental monitoring and data collection. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like PLM Dollar Group Ltd, which won this award, are well-positioned to compete in this space. Companies with a strong operational base in regions like Inverness and experience in similar environmental protection programmes could leverage such tender opportunities to expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with public sector organisations. The completion of this contract could pave the way for future collaborations and further call-offs under the NatureScot Helicopter Pilot Services Framework Agreement.

## Notice

Call-off for helicopter pilot services for 2024-25 Deer Counting Programme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Helicopter Pilot Services call-off for 2024-25 Deer Counting Programme. This is a call-off for deer counting services from the NatureScot Helicopter Pilot Services Framework agreement

### Procurement Information

This a call-off for Deer Counting Programme from the existing NatureScot Helicopter Pilot Services Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512079 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,500 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLM DOLLAR GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512079

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512079
  Helicopter Pilot Services Call-Off for 2024-25 Deer Counting Programme - Call-off for helicopter pilot services for 2024-25 Deer Counting Programme

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775253
- https://pdgaviationservices.com

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