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Air Service to ensure basic connectivity in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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16 Jun 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland is conducting a tender process for an air service aimed at ensuring basic connectivity in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. This procurement falls under the air transport services category and is currently in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £4,100,000, covers essential travel requirements due to disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, extending over a period from 30th April 2020 to 31st August 2021. Key contact for this tender is Michael Bratcher, reachable at +44 141 272 7100 or via email at michael.bratcher@transport.gov.scot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aviation and logistics sectors, particularly those capable of providing scheduled air transport services. Companies focused on operational flexibility and with the ability to adapt to changing travel demands due to the ongoing pandemic would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract aims to facilitate essential services vital for healthcare, logistics, and community connectivity, making it an attractive opportunity for firms looking to expand their service offerings in these challenging times.

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Notice Title

Air Service to ensure basic connectivity in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of skeleton air service for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to facilitate essential travel during the Covid-19 pandemic while commercial services are not operating. The impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the value and duration of this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bccc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013657-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Michael Bratcher
Contact Email
michael.bratcher@transport.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412727100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOGANAIR

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