Tender

Operation of Spaceport 1

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

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Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Operation of Spaceport 1" is being organised by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a regional authority based in Stornoway, United Kingdom. This tender is classified under space transport services and seeks service providers for the operation of Spaceport 1 situated at Scolpaig Farm on the Isle of North Uist. The tender process is at the active stage with a competitive dialogue method being employed for this selective procurement. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by the deadline of 20th April 2026. The tender aims to incorporate community benefits into its requirements and will evaluate bids based on criteria focusing 60% on quality and 40% on price. The contract period is set for 10800 days, with no options for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in space transport services and operations, particularly those with capabilities in delivering high-quality service operations. Companies that can demonstrate robust suitability and compliance with the community benefits requirements will be positioned well for consideration. As the project involves operating a spaceport on the Isle of North Uist, businesses with expertise in logistics and operations in remote locations may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The selective procurement method and competitive dialogue offer a structured environment for qualified companies to engage with the contracting authority and showcase their strengths in executing large-scale transport services projects.

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Notice Title

Operation of Spaceport 1

Notice Description

Operation of Spaceport 1, Scopaig Farm, isle of North Uist

Lot Information

Lot 1

Operation of Spaceport 1, Scolpaig Farm, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5DH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025300-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60500000 - Space transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20264 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

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