---
title: "Award of contract for Arctic helicopter services - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784878"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2024-12-04"
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# Award of contract for Arctic helicopter services - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784878

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for Arctic helicopter services in Svalbard, facilitating transport from the airport to the field location in the Arctic. This procurement process, falling under the industry category of education, was completed and the contract was signed on 3 December 2024. The buying organisation, University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, utilised a limited procurement method due to the technical reasons and specific requirements for such services. This was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the logistical and safety challenges inherent in Arctic operations. The resulting contract, valued at £100,000, is currently active.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those in specialised transport services and logistics sectors. Companies with expertise in providing critical support in challenging environments stand to benefit the most. SMEs that can deliver reliable and adaptable solutions in remote and harsh conditions, similar to CHC Helicopter, which secured this contract, are well-suited to compete for such niche service requirements. The demand for specific technical capabilities and the unique nature of the contract suggest a lesser degree of competition, thus encouraging specialised providers to participate actively in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Award of contract for Helicopter services in Svalbard. Transport from airport to field location in Arctic.

### Procurement Information

Helicopter services in Svalbard. Transport from airport to field location in Arctic. Planning in these localities almost always requires emergency changes to plans due to weather, safety and logistics and only one supplier was able to secure helicopter availability during the times needed for research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519534 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 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 | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHC HELICOPTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519534

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519534
  Award of contract for Arctic helicopter services - University of Aberdeen - Award of contract for Helicopter services in Svalbard. Transport from airport to field location in Arctic.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784878

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