Tender

Provision of Aviation Data

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "Provision of Aviation Data" services. This project falls under the services category, specifically within advertising, with a focus on serving the UK region (UKM). The procurement follows an open procedure with electronic submission allowed through a secure portal. The tender has a submission deadline of 10 February 2026, and the award period will commence immediately on the same day. The initial contract period lasts 12 months, with the potential to extend up to an additional 36 months. The procurement is valued at £180,000 GBP and emphasizes quality and price criteria in its award considerations, using a 60/40 ratio. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals promptly to ensure timely processing.

This tender presents numerous business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in aviation data and advertising services. Businesses with robust technical capabilities in these fields will be well-suited to compete, particularly those that can demonstrate quality and cost-effectiveness. In addition to the specific aviation data expertise required, potential contractors will benefit from proving their ability to provide innovative solutions that can support VisitScotland's objectives in the tourism sector. Additionally, with the possibility of contract renewals, successful bidders could secure up to four years of continuous engagement, offering significant business stability and growth potential.

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Notice Title

Provision of Aviation Data

Notice Description

VisitScotland is tendering for a suitably qualified contractor to provide Aviation Data services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for full description of the procurement.

Renewal: This service will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months. This may be extended by a further three periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of VisitScotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060335
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002027-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Upon completion of this tender -a potential 48 months.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Chloe Ritchie
Contact Email
chloe.ritchie@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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