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Provision of Air Services between Orkney Mainland (Kirkwall) and the Islands of Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Sanday, Stronsay and Eday

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Aug 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is seeking to establish a contract for the "Provision of Air Services between Orkney Mainland (Kirkwall) and the Islands of Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Sanday, Stronsay and Eday". This procurement, filed under the services category, is currently in the Award stage following the completion of an open tender process. The total contract value is approximately £4,880,363, with the contract signed on 5th January 2021. The service aims to maintain scheduled flights to enhance connectivity for the communities on these outer islands, crucial for their economic and social sustainability.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses involved in air transport and logistics, particularly those with capabilities in managing regional air services. Furthermore, as the awarded contract is currently held by Loganair Limited, other aviation companies, especially those focusing on public service obligations, are encouraged to monitor future tenders and potential sub-contracting opportunities that may arise, especially when Orkney Islands Council seeks to renew or expand these essential services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Air Services between Orkney Mainland (Kirkwall) and the Islands of Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Sanday, Stronsay and Eday

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the provision of an Inter Island Air Service operating to the six Outer North Isles under a Public Service Obligation (PSO), which establishes the minimum frequencies and sets the maximum fare levels provided to each of the isles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The maintenance of scheduled air services between Orkney Mainland (Kirkwall) and the islands of Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, and Eday are essential to counter the islands peripherality, fragile economic base and depopulation of the islands. There is no rapid alternative means of transport to Kirkwall on the Orkney Mainland, and for onward connections with the Scottish Mainland. The designated services, which are currently operated by the air carrier Loganair Ltd, are essential for the maintenance of the economic and social fabric of the islands. They are used for access to essential services (e.g. educational, financial, commercial, professional, advisory and health) which cannot be provided locally; and are also used for tourism. Should these air services be withdrawn the upkeep of the airfields could be placed in jeopardy and this in turn would put at risk the vitally important air ambulance service (currently operated by helicopter) which provides the essential emergency medical link. In recognition of the importance of these services, subsidy is made available by Orkney Islands Council ("the Council") to subsidise the Designated Services.. The contract value refers to the value of the 4 year contract duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000628073
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407484
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

50211200 - Aircraft repair services

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
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,880,363 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
July/August 2024

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Loganair Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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