Tender

Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 May 2022 at 15:38

Planning

07 Feb 2022 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council is undertaking a tender process for the provision of Scotland’s West Coast Air Services, which will operate between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay, and Tiree. This process falls within the services industry, specifically classified under scheduled air transport services. The contract, valued at approximately £2,048,828, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 24th June 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 16th September 2023, lasting until 15th September 2027, with an option for renewal in 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for aviation companies and service providers specialising in air transport. Businesses equipped to meet the required community benefits, as outlined in the tender, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Providers should also prepare to demonstrate their technical expertise and compliance with the specified legal requisites, making this an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their operations in the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Notice Description

Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Renewal: Contract is subject to renewal in 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031424
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014384-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services

60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,048,828 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2023 - 15 Sep 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Contract is subject to renewal in 2027.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Todd
Contact Email
christine.todd@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604239

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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