Planning

Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Aug 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council is planning to initiate a tender for the "Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree". This contract falls under the services category within the transport industry and is essential for facilitating social and economic wellbeing in the region. The planned procurement process is set to open with a future notice date of 17th September 2018, and the anticipated contract duration is for three years, with an option to extend for one additional year.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in air transport and logistics, particularly those specialising in scheduled air services. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this contract would ideally have experience in providing public transport services, with the capacity to operate in remote and island locations. This could also appeal to businesses looking to support community connectivity and tourism, as the successful execution of these services is vital for access to essential resources and the development of the local economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Notice Description

The provision of scheduled air services between Oban and the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of scheduled air services between Oban and the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. These services are essential to the social and economic wellbeing of the islands as they serve providing resilience in the event of ferry cancellations and help to counter issues such as depopulation. The services operating to and from Oban Airport provide island residents with access to essential services which cannot be provided locally and also support the development of tourism in Argyll. In recognition of the importance of these services subsidy is made available by Argyll and Bute Council to operate the Public Service Obligation air services to Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The contract will be for the duration of three years with option to extend by one year - 16th May 2019 - 15th May 2022/3. Please refer to the website www.obanandtheislesairports.com for more information on the airports and current air services. If you would like to ask any further information about this future contract opportunity please use Questions and Answers facility on the portal. Please note we might not be able to answer all the queries but would welcome your expression of interest or comments on this tender opportunity. At this stage we anticipate that the contract will be advertised as an Open Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000553895
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328318
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

63730000 - Support services for air transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Todd
Contact Email
christine.todd@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604239

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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