Award of Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Plant Health Operations
Forestry Commission ` · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Helicopter Services for Aerial Surveillance in Plant Health Operations
Awarded 24 Feb 2017
Awarded24 Feb 2017
Value£1,500,000.00
SupplierCastle Air Ltd,Castle Air Ltd
AgencyForestry Commission `
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 5y 9mo ago4y term
Awarded 24 Feb 2017Expired 24 Feb 2021
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The Forestry Commission awarded a contract to Castle Air Ltd for the supply of helicopter services for aerial surveillance and photography for plant health purposes across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
This framework contract, valued at £1,500,000, required the provision of helicopter services and was not suitable for suppliers of UAV (drone) services.
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