Tender

Aviation Data

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 07:37

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, a regional authority based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Aviation Data." This procurement falls within the services category and specifically focuses on data services. The tender was initiated on 8th May 2026 and the deadline for submissions is set for 8th June 2026. The awarded contract value is estimated at GBP 200,000, with a procurement method indicated as "open procedure." The process invites electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website, with specific guidelines provided for timely submission.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those with expertise in aviation data. Companies looking to expand their operations in the UK and engage in substantial service contracts with a reputed authority like VisitScotland will find this opportunity advantageous. Suitable bidders would be those able to demonstrate technical expertise and experience in similar projects, ideally supported by case studies from the past six years. The procurement also suggests potential business growth through renewal options, extending the contract's period by up to an additional three years. The tender is well-suited for businesses that are capable of complying with financial credit checks and insurance requirements, ensuring they meet the economic and technical criteria outlined by VisitScotland.

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Notice Title

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. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in the regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015.

Options: optional three one-year extensions - see II.2.7

Renewal: Three 12-months extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069408
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042223-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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