--- title: "Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-09-19" --- # Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services" with an open procedure. The contract involves market, management, and sale execution of two Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft along with their spare parts. Based in Aberdeen, the procurement is categorised under general public services and involves services delivery, with storage at the supplier's site within the UK. The tender was announced for submission by 4th July 2025, and the contract was awarded to DirectFlight with an active status from 12th September 2025, valued at £387,061 GBP. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in aircraft brokerage services, particularly those experienced with storage and maintenance prior to sale. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like DirectFlight, who are adept in such operations, stand to benefit. Companies with a strong financial track record and experience in managing technical facilities, staffing, and preservation of aircraft will find this tender appealing. Moreover, firms with capabilities in environmental management and possessing a UKAS-certified quality management system are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced aircraft broker to market, manage and execute the sale of 2 Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft together with associated spare parts inventory. The aircraft are currently in operational use and will become available for sale from 31 July 2025. The tender for services would involve proposals for storage, preservation and maintenance of the aircraft and spare parts until such time as they are sold. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced aircraft broker to market, manage and execute the sale of 2 Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft together with associated spare parts inventory. The aircraft are currently in operational use and will become available for sale from 31 July 2025. The tender for services would involve proposals for storage, preservation and maintenance of the aircraft and spare parts until such time as they are sold. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539608 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £387,061 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DIRECTFLIGHT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft - 34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes - 34711100 - Aeroplanes - 66130000 - Brokerage and related securities and commodities services ## Release History - 19 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539608 - 4 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531762 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531762&idx=3 13th June 2025 - Reims Cessna F409 Caravan II Inspection & Appraisal plus parts list - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531762&idx=1 4th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531762&idx=2 4th June 2025 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531762 Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services - The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced aircraft broker to market, manage and execute the sale of 2 Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft together with associated spare parts inventory. The aircraft are currently in operational use and will become available for sale from 31 July 2025. The tender for services would involve proposals for storage, preservation and maintenance of the aircraft and spare parts until such time as they are sold. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539608 Provision of Aircraft Brokerage Services - The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced aircraft broker to market, manage and execute the sale of 2 Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II aircraft together with associated spare parts inventory. The aircraft are currently in operational use and will become available for sale from 31 July 2025. The tender for services would involve proposals for storage, preservation and maintenance of the aircraft and spare parts until such time as they are sold. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800653.json.