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School of Biology/SMRU: Aircraft for the Aerial Survey of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies 2025

Provision of a twin-engine aircraft and pilot to conduct repeat aerial surveys of approximately 80 grey seal breeding colonies. The service requires 120 hours of flight time across 40 flights between mid-September and early January, accommodating two staff and a PAS150 camera system. Operations involve travel to remote airports including Stornoway and Kirkwall, with overnight stays required at various locations throughout the survey season.

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Awarded value
£146k
As published
Published
30 May 2025
Awarded
25 August 2025
Cheshire Flying Services Limited Trading as Ravenair
Contract length
24 months
Ends 26 August 2027

What the contract covers

Service contract for aircraft and survey-pilot provision

Provision of specialised twin-engine aircraft charter services with pilot for aerial survey and environmental monitoring missions across the UK.

  • Provide a twin-engine aircraft with survey pilot for repeat aerial surveys of around 80 grey seal breeding sites around Scotland and along the east coast of England.
  • Provide approximately 4–5 hours of available flight time per flight, excluding reserve fuel time.
  • Conduct the required survey flights, including travel to and from remote airports and required overnight stays.
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Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service contract for aircraft and survey-pilot provision
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
4 months
Contract dates
25 August 2025 to 26 August 2027
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
2
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
60424100, 34711300

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University of St Andrews

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Cheshire Flying Services Limited Trading as Ravenair

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Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/953286/school-of-biology-smru-aircraft-for-the-aerial-survey-of-grey-seal-breeding-colo
Buyer reference
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Last checked
5 November 2026

University of St Andrews. School of Biology/SMRU: Aircraft for the Aerial Survey of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies 2025. Contract award, 30 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/953286/school-of-biology-smru-aircraft-for-the-aerial-survey-of-grey-seal-breeding-colo (accessed 5 November 2026).