Helicopter Tender for Aerial Survey Programme

In 2016, SMRU will require to carry out harbour seal surveys in Orkney, along the north coast of Scotland, in the Western Isles.

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

Notice Type: SERVICES

1 Authority Details

1.1 Authority Name and Address

Official Name: University of St Andrews
Postal Address: The Old Burgh School, Abbey Walk,
Town: St Andrews	Postal Code: KY16 9LB	Country: UK
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1.2 Address from which documentation may be obtained

Official Name: University of St Andrews
Postal Address: The Old Burgh School, Abbey Walk,
Town: St Andrews	Postal Code: KY16 9LB	Country: UK
For the attention of:	Telephone: +44 1334462523
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/

1.3 Completed documents must be returned to:

Official Name: University of St Andrews
Postal Address: The Old Burgh School, Abbey Walk,
Town: St Andrews	Postal Code: KY16 9LB	Country: UK
For the attention of:	Telephone: +44 1334462523
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/

2 Contract Details

2.1 Title

Helicopter Tender for Aerial Survey Programme

2.2 Description of the goods or services required

In 2016, SMRU will require to carry out harbour seal surveys in Orkney, along the north coast of Scotland, in the Western Isles, and possibly along parts of the Moray Firth coast. Surveys will be carried out in August, during the harbour seals’ annual moult and will require approximately 33 hours flying time, including transits. There will be further survey requirements in future years, but the extent of these will be dependent on funding. Surveys are weather dependent; we cannot survey in moderate or heavy rain as seals depart into the sea.

SMRU have developed a technique for surveying harbour (common) seals inhabiting rocky coastlines using a thermal imaging camera in a helicopter. The survey equipment that will be used on/in the aircraft is described in the full tender specification.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=450247.

2.3 Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

	Code		Description
	179999		other Education

b) Delivery Location/Area

	Code		Location
	140		Tayside, Central & Fife

2.4 Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1 Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1 Type of Procedure

Single stage – Any candidate may submit a tender.

4.2 Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

GAT/160616/CD/SL

4.3 Time Limits

Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
07-07-2016 Time 12:00

Estimated award date
29-07-2016

4.5 Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6 Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1 Additional Information

Expressions of Interest Closing Date = 30th June 2016

The University of St Andrews has moved to an e-tendering system and instructions on how to register and receive further particulars are attached or visit http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/procurement/supplier-registration-portal.pdf

Please note that “Notes of Interest” placed via Public Contracts Scotland are not automatically accepted and suppliers should register as above to Express an Interest in order to receive the tender documents.

(SC Ref:450247)