Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 May 2023 at 01:00

Tender

24 May 2022 at 01:00

Planning

07 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council has completed an award process for the provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay, and Tiree. This procurement falls under the services category and utilised an open procedure. The contract was signed on 24th March 2023, with a total value of £2,048,828 GBP. The buying organisation's details are as follows: Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, UKM, PA31 8RT. For more information, visit http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk.

This tender opportunity for the provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Directflight, which won the contract. The procurement method was open, creating a competitive environment for suppliers. Businesses in the air services industry or related sectors would be well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions on 24th June 2022.

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Notice Title

Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Notice Description

Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Renewal: Contract is subject to renewal in 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000682451
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479391
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services

60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,048,828 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,048,828 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
24 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2023 - 15 Sep 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Contract is subject to renewal in 2027.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Directflight

Further Information

Notice Documents

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