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27 Jul 2026 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) is currently in the tender stage for a contract that involves the provision of both liquid and granular de-icing agents at ten airports across the UK, including Inverness and Dundee. This procurement, with a total estimated value of £4,500,000 GBP, falls under the Goods category, specifically focusing on de-icing agents. Interested parties can submit their tenders electronically by 12:00 PM on 14th August 2026. The contract is governed by the open procurement method, promoting transparency and competitive bidding, with the award period commencing on the same date the tender closes. The technical and price evaluation criteria will weigh heavily in the selection process, ensuring a focus on both quality and cost-effectiveness.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of chemical de-icing agents, particularly those that can supply both liquid and granular products. The procurement requirement prioritizes economic and financial stability as well as technical capability, which indicates that businesses with a strong track record in supplying similar products to regulated industries, such as civil aviation, would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in this tender process allows businesses to expand their market footprint, engage with a reputable buyer, and establish long-term business relationships within the aviation and airport operation sectors.

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-06d3d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070546-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
14 Aug 20262 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
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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