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Summary of the contracting process

PAH Limited is conducting a voluntary competitive tender process for the proposed sale of its shareholding in Prestwick Aviation Holdings Limited (PAHL), which owns Glasgow Prestwick Airport (GPA), located in Prestwick, Scotland. The procurement method employed is a selective process using a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Bidders have until 12:00 hours BST on 26 November 2020 to express their interest by submitting an Eligibility Response through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. This tender falls under the category of services and is part of ongoing efforts to re-establish the sale of shares initially interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the aviation and transportation sectors, particularly those with expertise in airport operations, freight handling, and military services. Companies experienced in managing airport services or investment in infrastructure could significantly benefit from participating in this competitive process. Those looking to expand their business in the Scottish aviation industry are well-suited to engage in this tender, given GPA's unique offering as the only Scottish airport with its railway station, extensive aviation services, and substantial land bank available for development.

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Notice Title

Proposed sale of shareholding in Prestwick Aviation Holdings Limited

Notice Description

Glasgow Prestwick Airport ("GPA") is an international airport on the west coast of Scotland in the UK. Prestwick Aviation Holdings Limited ("PAHL") wholly owns GPA. PAHL is wholly owned by TS Prestwick Holdco Limited ("TS Holdco"), which in turn is wholly owned by the Scottish Ministers. In June 2019 TSP HoldCo instigated a sale of its shareholding in PAHL. A preferred bidder was appointed in December 2019. However, due to the impact of the Covid-19 global pandemic, the preferred bidder withdrew from the process. On the basis of continued market interest, TSP Holdco has decided to again explore the sale of 100% of its shareholding in PAHL by way of a voluntary competitive process. GPA offers a wide range of aviation services including freight, passenger military, specialist executive handling as well as general aviation. GPA is the only airport in Scotland to have its own railway station and railway link straight to the terminal. GPA has two runways serviced via six aprons. The terminal building was originally constructed for four million passengers and currently has capacity for 18 check in desks, 10 gates and 12 stands. GPA is located on a significant land bank of 356 hectares - 65 per cent of which is utilised for aviation activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Prestwick Airport ("GPA") is an international airport on the west coast of Scotland in the UK. Prestwick Aviation Holdings Limited ("PAHL") wholly owns GPA. PAHL is wholly owned by TS Prestwick Holdco Limited ("TS Holdco"), which in turn is wholly owned by the Scottish Ministers. In June 2019 TSP HoldCo instigated a sale of its shareholding in PAHL. A preferred bidder was appointed in December 2019. However, due to the impact of the Covid-19 global pandemic, the preferred bidder withdrew from the process. On the basis of continued market interest, TSP Holdco has decided to again explore the sale of 100% of its shareholding in PAHL ("Proposed Transaction") by way of a voluntary competitive process. GPA offers a wide range of aviation services including freight, passenger military, specialist executive handling as well as general aviation. GPA is the only airport in Scotland to have its own railway station and railway link straight to the terminal. GPA has two runways serviced via six aprons. The terminal building was originally constructed for four million passengers and currently has capacity for 18 check in desks, 10 gates and 12 stands. GPA is located on a significant land bank of 356 hectares - 65 per cent of which is utilised for aviation activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000633845
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440400
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63731000 - Airport operation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PAH Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTWICK
Postcode
KA9 2PL
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Prestwick
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399161&idx=2
    9th November 2020 - Glasgow Prestwick Airport Eligibility Questionnaire Response Template 5 Nov 20
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399161&idx=1
    9th November 2020 - Glasgow Prestwick Airport Eligibility Questionnaire 5 Nov 20
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399161
    Proposed sale of shareholding in Prestwick Aviation Holdings Limited - Glasgow Prestwick Airport ("GPA") is an international airport on the west coast of Scotland in the UK. Prestwick Aviation Holdings Limited ("PAHL") wholly owns GPA. PAHL is wholly owned by TS Prestwick Holdco Limited ("TS Holdco"), which in turn is wholly owned by the Scottish Ministers. In June 2019 TSP HoldCo instigated a sale of its shareholding in PAHL. A preferred bidder was appointed in December 2019. However, due to the impact of the Covid-19 global pandemic, the preferred bidder withdrew from the process. On the basis of continued market interest, TSP Holdco has decided to again explore the sale of 100% of its shareholding in PAHL by way of a voluntary competitive process. GPA offers a wide range of aviation services including freight, passenger military, specialist executive handling as well as general aviation. GPA is the only airport in Scotland to have its own railway station and railway link straight to the terminal. GPA has two runways serviced via six aprons. The terminal building was originally constructed for four million passengers and currently has capacity for 18 check in desks, 10 gates and 12 stands. GPA is located on a significant land bank of 356 hectares - 65 per cent of which is utilised for aviation activities.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440400
    Proposed sale of shareholding in Prestwick Aviation Holdings Limited - Glasgow Prestwick Airport ("GPA") is an international airport on the west coast of Scotland in the UK. Prestwick Aviation Holdings Limited ("PAHL") wholly owns GPA. PAHL is wholly owned by TS Prestwick Holdco Limited ("TS Holdco"), which in turn is wholly owned by the Scottish Ministers. In June 2019 TSP HoldCo instigated a sale of its shareholding in PAHL. A preferred bidder was appointed in December 2019. However, due to the impact of the Covid-19 global pandemic, the preferred bidder withdrew from the process. On the basis of continued market interest, TSP Holdco has decided to again explore the sale of 100% of its shareholding in PAHL by way of a voluntary competitive process. GPA offers a wide range of aviation services including freight, passenger military, specialist executive handling as well as general aviation. GPA is the only airport in Scotland to have its own railway station and railway link straight to the terminal. GPA has two runways serviced via six aprons. The terminal building was originally constructed for four million passengers and currently has capacity for 18 check in desks, 10 gates and 12 stands. GPA is located on a significant land bank of 356 hectares - 65 per cent of which is utilised for aviation activities.

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