Award

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

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2019 at 00:00

Tender

05 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Argyll and Bute Council, which is based in Lochgilphead, UK, and is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree." This tender falls under the services industry category and follows an open procedure method. The contract has a total value of £2,048,828, intended to be delivered over a four-year period from 16th October 2019 to 15th October 2023. The bid submission deadline was on 2nd May 2019, and the award notice for the contract was issued on 7th August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and service providers within the aviation and transport sector, particularly those with experience in regional air services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for air transportation, or demonstrate a commitment to community benefits, will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their operations within Scotland's island communities. The inclusion of community benefits in the procurement criteria further underscores the need for applicants to engage in social, economic, and environmental initiatives throughout the contract period.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council has a fixed subsidy of 2,048,828 GBP to provide air services between Oban and the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree over the next four years 16th October 2019 - 15th October 2023. This equates to a fixed subsidy of 512,207 GBP available per annum. Argyll and Bute Council do not wish to restrict Operators in any way and are keen to encourage Operators to consider different solutions for the routes.

Renewal: Possible renewal in 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000574317
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362590
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,048,828 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,048,828 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2019 - 15 Oct 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Possible renewal in October 2023.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEBRIDEAN AIR SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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