---
title: "Helicopter Framework Call-Off"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777654"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2024-09-10"
---

# Helicopter Framework Call-Off

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777654

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage, a national agency dedicated to environmental protection, has led to the awarding of the "Helicopter Framework Call-Off" contract. This project, classified under the services category and focused within the UKM region, aims to provide helicopter services for the 2024/25 deer count programme. The procurement has progressed through the award stage, with the contract being signed on 10th September 2024. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of aviation services, particularly those capable of supplying specialised helicopter services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like TSL Contractors, the awarded supplier, are well-positioned to benefit from such government contracts, potentially enhancing their market presence and capacity. Companies with expertise in environmental monitoring and aviation, aiming to expand their portfolio into public sector engagements, would find this type of tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Provide helicopter services for the 24/25 deer count programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide helicopter services for the 24/25 deer count programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513944 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 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 | TSL CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513944

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513944
  Helicopter Framework Call-Off - Provide helicopter services for the 24/25 deer count programme.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777654

## Provenance

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