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Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula

ZetTrans - Zetland Transport Partnership

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involving the provision of an Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland, Fair Isle, and Foula was conducted by ZetTrans - Zetland Transport Partnership, a public law body based in Shetland, UK. This tender, initiated through an open procedure, was active with the bidding period ending on 4th December 2019. The contract was awarded to Directflight Ltd trading as Airtask Group following a complete review, and the service commenced from 1st April 2020, running until 31st March 2024, with a total contract value of £945,114.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in air transport services, particularly those with the capability to operate scheduled passenger flights to remote locations. Companies that specialise in regional air travel, have valid operating licences, and can demonstrate previous successful service delivery would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The successful supplier can enhance its market presence through continuous service provision in the unique and scenic Shetland Islands, catering to both residents and visitors alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula

Notice Description

Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) invited Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced air carriers holding or capable of obtaining a valid operating licence issued by a Member State, who wished to be considered for the operation of a Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle and Foula.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Operation of Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle and Foula.

Renewal: Options for renewal are detailed in the Invitation to Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000599904
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383002
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)

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£945,114 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ZetTrans - Zetland Transport Partnership
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Postcode Area
Lerwick
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Directflight Ltd trading as Airtask Group

Further Information

Notice Documents

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