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Contract Award Notice

Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework

  • First published: 20 August 2024
  • Last modified: 20 August 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-045866
Published by:
Scottish Natural Heritage
Authority ID:
AA21646
Publication date:
20 August 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Natural Heritage

Great Glen House, Leachkin Road

Inverness

IV3 8NW

UK

Telephone: +44 1463725097

E-mail: contract_advertising@nature.scot

NUTS: UKM62

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.nature.scot

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00383

I.1) Name and addresses

Forestry and Land Scotland

Great Glen House, Leachkin Road

Inverness

IV3 8NW

UK

Telephone: +44 3000676000

E-mail: procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot

NUTS: UKM

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.forestryandland.gov.scot

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371

I.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Forestry

Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive

Edinburgh

EH11 3XD

UK

Telephone: +44 1313705250

E-mail: Jack.Mackay@forestry.gov.scot

NUTS: UKM

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.forestry.gov.scot

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30372

I.1) Name and addresses

Historic Environment Scotland

Longmore House, Salisbury Place

Edinburgh

EH9 1SH

UK

Telephone: +44 1316688866

E-mail: procurement@hes.scot

NUTS: UKM75

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.historicenvironment.scot

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

I.1) Name and addresses

National Trust for Scotland

Hermiston Quay, 5 Cultins Road

Edinburgh

EH11 4DF

UK

Telephone: +44 8444932282

E-mail: jneville@nts.org.uk

NUTS: UKM

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.nts.org.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12344

I.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Headquarters, Westburn Drive

Cambuslang

G72 7NA

UK

Telephone: +44 1416464637

E-mail: procurement@firescotland.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM95

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.firescotland.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19543

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office

I.5) Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework

Reference number: PP1321

II.1.2) Main CPV code

60424120

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short 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.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 2 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Surveillance operations

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

35612300

34711500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Scotland and Northern Ireland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Skills and experience of personnel / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: Available resources / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Communication / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Training Systems / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Carbon mitigation/off-setting / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Sustainability, fair work practices & community benefits / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting:  60

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Wildlife Management Operations

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

35612300

34711500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Scotland and Northern Ireland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

wildlife management operations will cover the transport of stalkers and the extraction of carcasses

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Skills and experience of personnel / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: Available resources / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Communication / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Training Systems / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Carbon mitigation/off-setting / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Sustainability, fair work practices & community benefits / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting:  60

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Fire Fighting Operations

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

35612300

34711500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Scotland and Northern Ireland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Fire fighting operations will cover aerial support for fire fighting activities

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Skills and experience of personnel / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: Available resources / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Communication / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Training Systems / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Carbon mitigation/off-setting / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Sustainability, fair work practices & community benefits / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting:  60

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Aerial Application of Fertiliser

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

35612300

34711500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Scotland and Northern Ireland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Aerial application of fertiliser will cover aerial application of fertiliser, and possibly pesticides

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Skills and experience of personnel / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: Available resources / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Communication / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Training Systems / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Carbon mitigation/off-setting / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Sustainability, fair work practices & community benefits / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting:  60

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Construction, Other Site Works & Staff Transport

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

35612300

34711500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Scotland and Northern Ireland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Skills and experience of personnel / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion: Available resources / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Communication / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Training Systems / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Carbon mitigation/off-setting / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Sustainability, fair work practices & community benefits / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting:  60

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2024/S 000-014869

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Surveillance operations

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12/07/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PDG Helicopters

The Heliport, Dalcros Ind Est

Inverness

IV2 7XB

UK

Telephone: +44 1667464400

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TSL Contractors Limited

Unit 6 McLeod Buildings, Lochavullin Road

Oban

PA34 4PL

UK

Telephone: +44 1631569991

Fax: +44 1631569400

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Apollo Air Services

Hangar 29 , Carlisle Lake District Airport

Carlisle

CA6 4NW

UK

Telephone: +44 7703042602

NUTS: UKC21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Wildlife Management Operations

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12/07/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PDG Helicopters

The Heliport, Dalcros Ind Est

Inverness

IV2 7XB

UK

Telephone: +44 1667464400

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TSL Contractors Limited

Unit 6 McLeod Buildings, Lochavullin Road

Oban

PA34 4PL

UK

Telephone: +44 1631569991

Fax: +44 1631569400

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Apollo Air Services

Hangar 29 , Carlisle Lake District Airport

Carlisle

CA6 4NW

UK

Telephone: +44 7703042602

NUTS: UKC21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Fire Fighting Operations

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12/07/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PDG Helicopters

The Heliport, Dalcros Ind Est

Inverness

IV2 7XB

UK

Telephone: +44 1667464400

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TSL Contractors Limited

Unit 6 McLeod Buildings, Lochavullin Road

Oban

PA34 4PL

UK

Telephone: +44 1631569991

Fax: +44 1631569400

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Apollo Air Services

Hangar 29 , Carlisle Lake District Airport

Carlisle

CA6 4NW

UK

Telephone: +44 7703042602

NUTS: UKC21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Aerial Application of Fertiliser

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12/07/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PDG Helicopters

The Heliport, Dalcros Ind Est

Inverness

IV2 7XB

UK

Telephone: +44 1667464400

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Construction, Other Site Works & Staff Transport

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12/07/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PDG Helicopters

The Heliport, Dalcros Ind Est

Inverness

IV2 7XB

UK

Telephone: +44 1667464400

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TSL Contractors Limited

Unit 6 McLeod Buildings, Lochavullin Road

Oban

PA34 4PL

UK

Telephone: +44 1631569991

Fax: +44 1631569400

NUTS: UKM

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Apollo Air Services

Hangar 29 , Carlisle Lake District Airport

Carlisle

CA6 4NW

UK

Telephone: +44 7703042602

NUTS: UKC21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Please note the estimated value of 2,000,000 GBP is for the whole framework, including any possible extensions, and not the estimated value of individual lots.

(SC Ref:775523)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Inverness Sheriff Court

The Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Road

Inverness

IV11AH

UK

Telephone: +44 1463230782

E-mail: inverness@scotcourts.gov.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

19/08/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
34711500 Helicopters Helicopters and aeroplanes
60424120 Hire of helicopters with crew Hire of air transport equipment with crew
35612300 Support helicopters Military aircrafts

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
contract_advertising@nature.scot
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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