Award

Provision of Air Services between Glasgow Airport and Campbeltown, Tiree and Barra

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2023 at 10:35

Tender

24 Apr 2023 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, recently completed a procurement process for the Grant Agreement titled "Provision of Air Services between Glasgow Airport and Campbeltown, Tiree and Barra" in the air transport services industry. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with a deadline for Tender submission set for 30 June 2023. The selected supplier for this contract is Loganair Limited. The total contract value is £24,000,000 GBP and was signed on 18th October 2023. The procurement process aimed to support sustainable economic growth through efficient transport services between specified locations.

This Tender for air services presents an opportunity for UK registered airlines with suitable financial standing, technical capabilities, and access to required staff to compete. Businesses in the air transport services sector, particularly those with experience in scheduled and non-scheduled services, may find this opportunity well-suited for growth. This contract includes community benefit provisions focusing on employment opportunities, educational initiatives, subcontracting for small enterprises, and environmental enhancements. Interested parties should ensure compliance with submission requirements and prepare adequately for the bid opening scheduled for 3rd July 2023 to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Title

Provision of Air Services between Glasgow Airport and Campbeltown, Tiree and Barra

Notice Description

The provision of air services between Glasgow Airport and Campbeltown, Tiree and Barra supported by subsidy through Public Service Obligations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Ministers objectives for transport are to promote sustainable economic growth through a safe, integrated and efficient transport network. The Employer has identified a continuing need for the provision of Air Services between Glasgow Airport and Campbeltown, Tiree and Barra supported by subsidy through Pubic Service Obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c39b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034217-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,909,828 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
G1 2AD
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 East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOGANAIR

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