--- title: "Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services - Storage and Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808035" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808035" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808035.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808035.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-08-22" --- # Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services - Storage and Maintenance Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808035 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808035) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808035.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, based in Aberdeen, has awarded a contract extension to Airtask Group for the provision of aerial surveillance and survey services, specifically focusing on the storage and maintenance of two aircraft. This contract falls under the General Public Services category and was awarded through a limited procurement process due to urgent circumstances. The maintenance is set to ensure the aircraft's readiness for sale by the Scottish Ministers, with brokerage services commencing from 1st September 2025. The contract, valued at £96,000, was signed on 30th July 2025. The tender process, identified by CASE/208601, has reached the award stage, with all required services being delivered at the supplier’s premises located within the UKM region. This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and surveillance. Companies experienced in maintaining aviation equipment to Civil Aviation Authority standards, like Airtask Group, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The necessity for technical compliance and rapid implementation means that businesses equipped with specialised knowledge and capabilities in the aviation sector can leverage such opportunities for growth. Furthermore, as the awarded contract favoured a supplier with specific qualifications due to technical constraints, businesses aiming to compete in similar tenders should focus on developing unique competencies or partnerships that align with government procurement needs. ## Notice Award of extension of contract to store two aircraft and maintain them ready for removal. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Award of contract for extension of our aerial surveillance and survey services contract without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure has been untaken due to unforeseeable circumstances. Under clause 72 (1)(b) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition where all the conditions are fulfilled. In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: The aircraft are due to be sold by the Scottish Ministers. Brokerage services are due to commence on 1 September 2025 so this leaves a lapse time of one month from end of service provision. Storage of the two aircraft and maintenance of the aircraft including a D-check which is due on one aircraft will have to be done to ensure maintain of their value. The present supplier is the only supplier able to provide a CAA maintenance agreed plan to undertake such a service and thus a short extension to our existing contract has been made for a period of one month. ### Procurement Information Award of contract for extension of our aerial surveillance and survey services contract without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure has been untaken due to unforeseeable circumstances. Under clause 72 (1)(b) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition where all the conditions are fulfilled. In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: The aircraft are due to be sold by the Scottish Ministers. Brokerage services are due to commence on 1 September 2025 so this leaves a lapse time of one month from end of service provision. Storage of the two aircraft and maintenance of the aircraft including a D-check which is due on one aircraft will have to be done to ensure maintain of their value. The present supplier is the only supplier able to provide a CAA maintenance agreed plan to undertake such a service and thus a short extension to our existing contract has been made for a period of one month. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537563 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 22 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £96,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AIRTASK GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts - 34711300 - Piloted aircraft - 34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft - 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services - 60444000 - Aircraft-operation services - 60445000 - Aircraft operating services - 79714000 - Surveillance services - 79961200 - Aerial photography services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537563 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537563 Aerial Surveillance and Survey Services - Storage and Maintenance - Award of extension of contract to store two aircraft and maintain them ready for removal. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808035 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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