Notice Information
Notice Title
North Scotland/Wick John O'Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services
Notice Description
Having successfully secured a Public Service Obligation (PSO), The Highland Council have appointed an Airline to undertake a scheduled commercial air service between Wick and Aberdeen commencing on 11 April 2022. An Air service between Wick and Edinburgh was not awarded.
Lot Information
PSO 1: A scheduled air passenger service between WJOG and Edinburgh Airport.
A scheduled air passenger service between Wick John 'O' Groats airport and Edinburgh airport. Tenderers can price up either PSO, or can combine their offer to address the needs of both routes. The specifications have been designed that one aircraft could fulfil the requirements, although this is not a pre-requisite solution. Both PSO routes may be awarded to a single air operator where this is justified by reasons of operational efficiency. The Highland Council intend to work closely with the air operator throughout the life of the Contract to ensure successful delivery. To that end, there shall be clear communication channels established and regular contract management meetings to help reinforce the collaborated approach.
Renewal: An extension for a period of up to 12 Months is possible.
PSO 2: A scheduled air passenger service between WJOG and Aberdeen Airport.A scheduled air passenger service between Wick John 'O' Groats airport and Aberdeen airport.. An Edinburgh Service was unable to be secured.
Renewal: An extension of up to 12 months is possible.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000669059
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442915
- 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
60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
-
- CPV Codes
60400000 - Air transport services
60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services
63520000 - Transport agency services
63730000 - Support services for air transport
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £4,296,449 £1M-£10M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 9 Mar 20223 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 25 Nov 2021Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 22 Feb 20224 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- October 2023/2024
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Active, Complete
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, gordon.duncan@highland.gov.uk, jane.gair@highland.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1463702670
Buyer Location
- Locality
- INVERNESS
- Postcode
- IV3 5NX
- 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
- TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM75 City of Edinburgh
-
- Local Authority
- Highland
- Electoral Ward
- Inverness West
- Westminster Constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429822
North Scotland/Wick John O'Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services - The Highland Council have secured a subsidy to help re-introduce air services to the North of Scotland; Wick to Aberdeen and Wick to Edinburgh. Up to two airlines may service these routes and in collaboration with The Highland Council, the aim is to increase accessibility, desirability and prosperity to the North of Scotland for businesses, travellers and the local community alike. The Highland Council are therefore seeking enthusiastic air service operator(s) to work with the Council to help achieve these aims. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442915
North Scotland/Wick John O'Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services - Having successfully secured a Public Service Obligation (PSO), The Highland Council have appointed an Airline to undertake a scheduled commercial air service between Wick and Aberdeen commencing on 11 April 2022. An Air service between Wick and Edinburgh was not awarded.
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