Award

Primary Surveillance Radar Maintenance (LSI)

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

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Award

25 Sep 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Primary Surveillance Radar Maintenance (LSI)" under the industry category of airport operation services. This tender involves ongoing engineering and maintenance services for air traffic control systems at Compass Head, Sumburgh, Shetland. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior competition, to ensure continued maintenance of the existing radar system while a new system is sourced. The relevant contract was awarded to NATS (Services) Limited, with the signed agreement dated 25th September 2025.

This tender offers businesses specialising in airport equipment, airport surveillance systems, and engineering services an opportunity to collaborate with a significant player in the aviation sector. Companies with the capability to provide high-quality maintenance services in remote locations like the Shetland Isles would find this contract beneficial. The continuation of this maintenance service ensures operational reliability and presents potential for future engagements as the process progresses towards sourcing and installing a replacement radar system. Such opportunities would particularly suit medium to large-scale engineering firms familiar with complex airport operations and infrastructural projects.

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Notice Title

Primary Surveillance Radar Maintenance (LSI)

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of engineering and maintenance services to ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of air traffic control systems and equipment at Compass Head, Sumburgh, Shetland. Services include servicing and maintenance of equipment to ensure continued operation whilst replacement radar is sourced by HIAL.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement is for the continue maintenance of the Primary Surveillance Radar at Compass Head, Shetland. The Compass Head radar is owned and operated by NATS Services Limited; the radar has passed it's operational life expectancy and HIAL is currently undertaking procurements that will provide a replacement so that NATS may decommission the radar. Due to internal restructuring and lack of resources, it has become necessary to re-contract with NATS to provide continued maintenance for the radar for a further 2 years whilst the replacement radar is sourced and installed. This notice serves as a record of the award of that extension without prior competition

Procurement Information

Requirement is for the continue maintenance of the Primary Surveillance Radar at Compass Head, Shetland. The Compass Head radar is owned and operated by NATS Services Limited; the radar has passed it's operational life expectancy and HIAL is currently undertaking procurements that will provide a replacement so that NATS may decommission the radar. Due to internal restructuring and lack of resources, it has become necessary to re-contract with NATS to provide continued maintenance for the radar for a further 2 years whilst the replacement radar is sourced and installed. This notice serves as a record of the award of that extension without prior competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a259
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059802-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34960000 - Airport equipment

34968000 - Airport Surveillance System and Lighting System

63731000 - Airport operation services

71311240 - Airport engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@hial.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1667462445

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7JB
Post Town
Inverness
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
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATS (SERVICES

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