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School of Biology/SMRU: Helicopter for August Aerial Surveys of Seals in Scotland | UKGovscan
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AWARDEDProcurement notice · University of St AndrewsRef ocds-h6vhtk-06ae67
School of Biology/SMRU: Helicopter for August Aerial Surveys of Seals in Scotland
The Heliport, Dalcros Ind Est, Inverness, IV2 7XB, United Kingdom
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
Lots
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 2 bids were received in total.
Lots
1
Initial Term Value
£273,135
Value with Extensions
£250,000
Bids Received
2
Bids per Lot
2
Lot
Value
Bids Received
Awarded To
Status
Lot 1
1,080 days (≈3 yrs)
£250,000
£273,135 initial term
2
PDG Helicopters
active
Data note: the source feed marks these lots as cancelled even though their awards are active — an inconsistency in the published notice. The award status is shown above.
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Quality60%
Cost40%(price)
Key Dates
Published
5 June 2026
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
8 July 2026
Award Date
-
Contract Signed
31 July 2026
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Extension option
Provision for 2 x 12 month extensions subject to annual review.
Procurement Details
Method
Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details
Open procedure
Route to market
Open competition
Main category
Services
Category
Hire of helicopters with crew
Delivery location
UKM72
Open under
WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Buyer Reference
BIO/050626/CM/SL
Legal Basis
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (EU Directive 2014/24)
CPV Codes
60424100 – Hire of aircraft with crew; 60424120 – Hire of helicopters with crew