Planning

Request for Information : Quality & Safety Management Software Solution (QSMS)

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

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Planning

23 Oct 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) for a Quality & Safety Management Software Solution (QSMS). HIAL, located at Inverness Airport, Inverness, is a public body specialising in airport-related activities. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a Request for Information (RFI) notice issued on 23rd October 2024. The primary industry category is goods, specifically airport management software, and the procurement is part of a larger initiative to ensure compliance with CAA regulations. The project aims to replace the existing safety management system, with a future contract notice anticipated on 24th January 2025. The finalised timeline is to be determined, and key dates include the end of the current contract on 31 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in bespoke software solutions, particularly within the aviation and regulatory compliance sectors. Companies capable of providing advanced Quality & Safety Management systems will find this opportunity pertinent, especially those experienced with aviation regulatory frameworks and legislative requirements. By engaging in this tender, businesses can leverage the chance to secure a contract to develop and maintain a crucial system across HIAL's network of 11 regional airports. This could lead to increased visibility, enhanced industry reputation, and long-term business growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information : Quality & Safety Management Software Solution (QSMS)

Notice Description

This RFI sets out: HIAL's requirement for software solutions. This RFI seeks feedback on: Indicative costs Risks ------------------------ Please note this is just a RFI. The 'estimated date of publication of contract notice' is currently for guidance only. The timeline for this tender exercise is is to be reviewed and finalised still.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HIAL uses an online safety management system. This is used to ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements and company standards. The purpose of the project is to source and procure a new Quality & Safety Management Software solution as the current contract is due to end on 31 March 2026. This project will procure a system which will meet our requirements from the CAA to implement a QSMS system which enables compliance with the CAA regulations. This RFI is to allow us to inform a robust business case.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781352
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516808
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Jennifer Roberts
Contact Email
procurement@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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