Award

Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula

ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Tender

25 Aug 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The ZetTrans - Zetland Transport Partnership has awarded a contract for the Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula. The buying organisation sought tenders for operation of Public Service Obligation scheduled air services, with DirectFlight winning the contract worth £1,108,152. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 10th January 2024.

This opportunity for growth in the services industry involves providing air carrier services for public transport in the Shetland Islands area. Businesses with experience in operating scheduled air services and holding valid operating licenses may excel in this competitive tendering process. The tender, initiated through an open procedure, offers a chance for large-scale service providers to engage with ZetTrans for sustainable business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula

Notice Description

Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) invited Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced air carriers holding or capable of obtaining a valid operating licence issued by a Member State, who wished to be considered for the operation of a Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle and Foula.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Operation of Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle and Foula.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000733370
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496273
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)


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,108,152 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECTFLIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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