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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 09:26

TenderUpdate

27 Jul 2026 at 07:53

Tender

23 Jul 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) involves the provision of airfield de-icers, both fluid and granules, across ten UK airports, including Inverness, Dundee, and Kirkwall. The tender titled "Provision of Airfield De-Icer at Ten Airports" falls under the industry category of de-icing agents. As of 27 July 2026, the tender is in the award stage but has been temporarily cancelled due to an error in the evaluation methodology. An updated tender is expected, with adjustments to the quality and price weighting split. The procurement method is open, aligning with the fair and transparent regulations stipulated under legal CELEX directive 32014L0025, and covered by GPA guidelines. The initial tender was active but a subsequent cancellation indicates the tender period was affected, with the bid validity ending on 12 February 2027.

This contract represents a substantial business growth opportunity, especially for suppliers specialising in chemical de-icing products. Businesses experienced in producing Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icers and granular Sodium Formate de-icers would find this an ideal prospect. Companies capable of ensuring compliance with environmental standards set by entities like the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency would be well-suited. With a substantial value of £4,500,000, this tender process, once reissued, offers a significant opportunity for prospective bidders to establish a partnership with a central purchasing body like HIAL, enhancing their portfolio in specialised airport-related supply and services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules) at Ten Airports

Notice Description

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) have a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) have a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products. HIAL's airports are operated in accordance with the regulatory standards of statutory bodies including the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Department for Transport (DfT), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). HIAL Airports hold Controlled Activity Regulations (CAR) licences, designed to prevent and control pollution. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) audit HIAL using the SEPA scheme called Compliance Assessment Scheme (CAS). CAS has been designed to demonstrate the level of compliance associated with specific licence conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d279
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070632-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24951310 - De-icing agents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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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