Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework

A Tender Notice
by SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
20 month
Value
2M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
09 May 2024
Delivery
To 12 Feb 2026 (est.)
Deadline
14 Jun 2024 17:00

Concepts

Location

Scotland and Northern Ireland

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

We wish to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of helicopter and pilot services. Geographically, the framework will cover all of Scotland, including the islands (with potential for some future work to be carried out in Northern Ireland). The following collaborative partners will also be eligible to use the framework and will each conduct their own call-offs: National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Forestry, Forestry and Land Scotland, Association of Deer Management Groups and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.

Lot Division

1 Surveillance operations

Surveillance operations will cover the counting and reconnoitring of wildlife and cover visual surveillance and photography (hand held) of forests and woodlands
2 Wildlife Management Operations

wildlife management operations will cover the transport of stalkers and the extraction of carcasses
3 Fire Fighting Operations

Fire fighting operations will cover aerial support for fire fighting activities
4 Aerial Application of Fertiliser

Aerial application of fertiliser will cover aerial application of fertiliser, and possibly pesticides
5 Construction, Other Site Works & Staff Transport

Construction, other site works & staff transport will cover construction/works projects and the transportation of staff, often to/from remote locations.

Renewal Options

The framework will operate for an initial 20-month period, with the option to extend by a further maximum 24-month period.

CPV Codes

  • 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew
  • 35612300 - Support helicopters
  • 34711500 - Helicopters

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

All tenders must be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal secure electronic post-box. Tenders received by post/fax/email etc. will not be accepted. Please allow sufficient time to upload your tender documents. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=766297. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:766297) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=766297

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