Tender

Lifeline Air Services Benbecula - Stornoway 3 August 2026 - 31 March 2028

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

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12 Jun 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a regional or local authority based in Stornoway, UK. The tender, titled "Lifeline Air Services Benbecula – Stornoway 3 August 2026 – 31 March 2028," falls under the service industry category specifically for scheduled air transport services. This contract focuses on providing additional flights to the current schedule. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the current stage is the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 13th July 2026 at 14:00. The procurement will cover services between Benbecula and Stornoway and has an estimated contract value of £333,333. The quality and price will bear a weight of 90 and 10 respectively in award criteria, with the contract period commencing on 3rd August 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the air transport sector, particularly those that can efficiently manage and expand scheduled services between regional destinations. Companies with a strong focus on quality service delivery and competitive pricing will be well-placed to compete, given the significant weight assigned to quality in the evaluation process. Additionally, businesses capable of adhering to electronic submission, invoicing, and payment processes will find this opportunity aligned with their operational capabilities, potentially leading to growth and expansion in regional air services. The engagement with this contract could enhance the service provider's reputation and open further opportunities in public sector transportation services.

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Notice Title

Lifeline Air Services Benbecula - Stornoway 3 August 2026 - 31 March 2028

Notice Description

Additional services to current schedule

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055565-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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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