---
title: "Award of Appraisal of Scottish Government Aircraft (MS-P-0380)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786905"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-01-29"
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# Award of Appraisal of Scottish Government Aircraft (MS-P-0380)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786905

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, has completed the procurement process for the award of the "Appraisal of Scottish Government Aircraft (MS-P-0380)" contract. This service-oriented tender, classified under evaluation consultancy services (CPV code 79419000), involved an onsite inspection and final report delivery following the appraisal of two government-owned aircraft and associated spare parts. The procurement was done via a direct award method without competition, reflecting its specific and specialised nature. The award was finalised on 29th January 2025, with the contract now active and executed by Fly Fast Further First Ltd, a company based in Bromley.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft appraisals, particularly consultancy services connected to the aviation industry. Businesses with expertise in providing detailed evaluations, on-site inspections, and comprehensive reporting would find this type of contract highly relevant for showcasing their core competencies. Such direct awards indicate a preference for experienced, reliable suppliers who can offer niche, high-quality appraisal services, thus serving as a lucrative opportunity for specialised consultancy firms aiming to scale their service portfolios in government procurements.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for the appraisal of its two owned aircraft and associated inventory of spare parts held by our aircraft contractor.This contract will involve a onsite inspection prior to delivery of final report following appraisal of the aircraft and inventory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522753 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; FLY FAST FURTHER FIRST; HARVEY NASH; SMARTS; VENESKY BROWN; WPI ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 11:22 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522753

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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