Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) Replacement at Stornoway (SYY) and Sumburgh (LSI)

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 May 2026 at 15:43

Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited is actively seeking suppliers for the replacement of Non-Directional Beacons (NDB) at Stornoway (SYY) and Sumburgh (LSI) Airports. This procurement falls under the category of goods within the airport-related activities sector. The current stage of this process is the tender phase, with the closing date for submissions set for 29th June 2026, at 12:00 PM BST. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. With a budget of £350,000, this open procedure tender invites qualified businesses to participate, aiming for installation completion with minimal service disruption.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of navigational aids, particularly those with a track record in airport infrastructure projects. Companies with technical expertise in NDB systems, and the capability to carry out installations that meet regulatory approvals, would find this tender especially suitable. The 80/20 quality-to-price award criteria emphasise the importance of delivering high-quality solutions, providing an excellent platform for businesses to showcase innovation and service excellence. Additionally, there is potential for further business growth with an option to extend the contract for an additional 24 months, subject to the authority's discretion.

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Notice Title

Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) Replacement at Stornoway (SYY) and Sumburgh (LSI)

Notice Description

Supply and installation of replacement Non-Directional Beacons (NDB) at Stornoway (SYY) and Sumburgh (LSI) Airports.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier will be required to supply and install replacement Non-Directional Beacons at Stornoway and Sumburgh Airports with minimal loss of NDB service at the Airports. The installation, commission, test and acceptance of the NDBs will achieve regulatory approval for entry into operational service as a rolling programme of works.

Options: As detailed in the procurement documents

Renewal: Option to extend for further 24 months at Authority's discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050515-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

34966200 - Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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