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Provision of a Technical Windfarm Mitigation Solution for Air Traffic Services at Inverness Airport

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Technical Windfarm Mitigation Solution for Air Traffic Services at Inverness Airport." This project falls under the goods category and focuses on airport-related activities. The contract was awarded to NATS, with the contract signed on 24th March 2022. Although the procurement method was an open procedure, the process is now recorded as complete, which included an evaluation of four bids received for this tender. Key dates of interest include the contract signing and the associated strategic aims to support renewable energy initiatives at Inverness Airport.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in technical solutions related to air traffic services and environmental mitigation. Firms that specialise in innovative windfarm mitigation technologies, as well as those with experience in deployment at airports, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Additionally, the project aligns with broader sustainability goals, making it an appealing area for investment and collaboration among companies focused on aviation, renewable energy, and environmental compliance.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Technical Windfarm Mitigation Solution for Air Traffic Services at Inverness Airport

Notice Description

HIAL have appointed a sole Supplier for the provision of a technical windfarm mitigation solution for ATS at Inverness Airport.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HIAL and the Scottish Government have strategic aims towards environmental benefits, which include supporting renewable energy. To allow wind farm developments to progress, HIAL wishes to implement a Technical Solution which has already been proven and is operational at other UK airports to mitigate interference. A contract has been awarded for a proven windfarm mitigation capability that shall be scalable through configuration, optimisation and performance validation to mitigate the development of individual windfarms that are evaluated as having an impact on the Inverness Airport ATS performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000656859
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445634
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38115100 - Radar surveillance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@hial.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1667462445

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7JB
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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