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Supply of One Pre-Owned Aircraft

Orkney Islands Council

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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is conducting a procurement process to acquire a pre-owned Britten Norman BN2B-26 aircraft, aiming to enhance services to the north isles communities through inter-island air services. This procurement falls under the "goods" category in the piloted aircraft industry (CPV classification 34711300). The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, originally had a tender submission deadline on 9th January 2026, which has now been extended to 12th January 2026. The procedure follows an open format and details specify electronic submissions. The primary delivery location is Orkney Islands, and the contract is valued at £400,000 GBP, excluding VAT.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in aviation and aircraft supply, particularly those with access to pre-owned aircraft that meet the specified requirements. Companies engaged in the provision of special-purpose or general piloted aircraft would find this contract appealing. The assessment criteria focus on quality (70%) and price (30%), offering a competitive edge to businesses that can provide high-quality aircraft solutions at a competitive price. The open procedure allows for wide participation, providing equal opportunity for well-versed suppliers in the aircraft industry to expand their market presence and contribute to regional economic development through enhanced connectivity services promoted by the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of One Pre-Owned Aircraft

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the acquisition of a pre-owned Britten Norman BN2B-26 aircraft to extend the existing network to enhance services to the north isles communities inter-island air services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the acquisition of pre-owned Britten Norman BN2B-26 aircraft to extend existing network during 2025/26 financial year to enhance services to the north isles' communities inter-island air services. The service is provided under a Public Service Obligation (PSO) Contract. A PSO is established to maintain appropriate scheduled air services on routes which are vital for the economic development of the region they serve by setting frequency and pricing. Additional information: The estimated value as noted at section 11.2.6 is excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e606
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001770-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34711300 - Piloted aircraft

34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

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