Contract

Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework

  • Scottish Natural Heritage
  • Forestry and Land Scotland
  • Scottish Forestry
  • Historic Environment Scotland
  • National Trust for Scotland
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  • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-026346

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-045866

Published 19 August 2024, 4:09pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Natural Heritage

Great Glen House, Leachkin Road

Inverness

IV3 8NW

Email

contract_advertising@nature.scot

Telephone

+44 1463725097

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.nature.scot

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00383

one.1) Name and addresses

Forestry and Land Scotland

Great Glen House, Leachkin Road

Inverness

IV3 8NW

Email

procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot

Telephone

+44 3000676000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.forestryandland.gov.scot

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Forestry

Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive

Edinburgh

EH11 3XD

Email

Jack.Mackay@forestry.gov.scot

Telephone

+44 1313705250

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.forestry.gov.scot

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30372

one.1) Name and addresses

Historic Environment Scotland

Longmore House, Salisbury Place

Edinburgh

EH9 1SH

Email

procurement@hes.scot

Telephone

+44 1316688866

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.historicenvironment.scot

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

one.1) Name and addresses

National Trust for Scotland

Hermiston Quay, 5 Cultins Road

Edinburgh

EH11 4DF

Email

jneville@nts.org.uk

Telephone

+44 8444932282

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.nts.org.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12344

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Headquarters, Westburn Drive

Cambuslang

G72 7NA

Email

procurement@firescotland.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1416464637

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM95 - South Lanarkshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.firescotland.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19543

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal Agency/Office

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Helicopter and Pilot Services Framework

Reference number

PP1321

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.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.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Surveillance operations

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 35612300 - Support helicopters
  • 34711500 - Helicopters

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Scotland and Northern Ireland

two.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

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

Quality criterion - Name: Available resources / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Communication / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Training Systems / Weighting: 15

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

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

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Wildlife Management Operations

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 35612300 - Support helicopters
  • 34711500 - Helicopters

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Scotland and Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

Quality criterion - Name: Available resources / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Communication / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Training Systems / Weighting: 15

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

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

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Fire Fighting Operations

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 35612300 - Support helicopters
  • 34711500 - Helicopters

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Scotland and Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Fire fighting operations will cover aerial support for fire fighting activities

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

Quality criterion - Name: Available resources / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Communication / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Training Systems / Weighting: 15

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

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

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Aerial Application of Fertiliser

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 35612300 - Support helicopters
  • 34711500 - Helicopters

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Scotland and Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

Quality criterion - Name: Available resources / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Communication / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Training Systems / Weighting: 15

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

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

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Construction, Other Site Works & Staff Transport

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 35612300 - Support helicopters
  • 34711500 - Helicopters

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Scotland and Northern Ireland

two.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.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

Quality criterion - Name: Available resources / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion - Name: Communication / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Training Systems / Weighting: 15

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

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

Price - Weighting: 60

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

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


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

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

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-014869


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Surveillance operations

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 July 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PDG Helicopters

The Heliport, Dalcros Ind Est

Inverness

IV2 7XB

Telephone

+44 1667464400

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TSL Contractors Limited

Unit 6 McLeod Buildings, Lochavullin Road

Oban

PA34 4PL

Telephone

+44 1631569991

Fax

+44 1631569400

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Apollo Air Services

Hangar 29 , Carlisle Lake District Airport

Carlisle

CA6 4NW

Telephone

+44 7703042602

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC21 - Northumberland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Wildlife Management Operations

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 July 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PDG Helicopters

The Heliport, Dalcros Ind Est

Inverness

IV2 7XB

Telephone

+44 1667464400

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TSL Contractors Limited

Unit 6 McLeod Buildings, Lochavullin Road

Oban

PA34 4PL

Telephone

+44 1631569991

Fax

+44 1631569400

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Apollo Air Services

Hangar 29 , Carlisle Lake District Airport

Carlisle

CA6 4NW

Telephone

+44 7703042602

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC21 - Northumberland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Fire Fighting Operations

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 July 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PDG Helicopters

The Heliport, Dalcros Ind Est

Inverness

IV2 7XB

Telephone

+44 1667464400

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TSL Contractors Limited

Unit 6 McLeod Buildings, Lochavullin Road

Oban

PA34 4PL

Telephone

+44 1631569991

Fax

+44 1631569400

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Apollo Air Services

Hangar 29 , Carlisle Lake District Airport

Carlisle

CA6 4NW

Telephone

+44 7703042602

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC21 - Northumberland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Aerial Application of Fertiliser

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 July 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PDG Helicopters

The Heliport, Dalcros Ind Est

Inverness

IV2 7XB

Telephone

+44 1667464400

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Construction, Other Site Works & Staff Transport

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 July 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PDG Helicopters

The Heliport, Dalcros Ind Est

Inverness

IV2 7XB

Telephone

+44 1667464400

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TSL Contractors Limited

Unit 6 McLeod Buildings, Lochavullin Road

Oban

PA34 4PL

Telephone

+44 1631569991

Fax

+44 1631569400

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Apollo Air Services

Hangar 29 , Carlisle Lake District Airport

Carlisle

CA6 4NW

Telephone

+44 7703042602

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC21 - Northumberland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.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)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Inverness Sheriff Court

The Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Road

Inverness

IV11AH

Email

inverness@scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1463230782

Country

United Kingdom