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Provision of a Flight Simulator for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council recently concluded the procurement process for the provision of a flight simulator for the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2025. The procurement, classified under the industry category of general public services, specifically education and construction works, took place in Ayr, UK, under the procurement stage of 'award' and 'contract'. The Council acted as the central purchasing body and executed a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the procurement being outside the application scope of the Regulations. The contract, referenced as CE-64-25-DA2, was signed with Caithness Leisure on 31st March 2025 and has an active status.

This opportunity opens avenues for businesses in the niche market of simulators and flight-related equipment, especially those capable of offering specialised goods to regional or local government projects. Given that Caithness Leisure, an SME based in Glasgow, secured the contract, it suggests that small to medium enterprises with expertise in leisure and educational equipment could effectively compete. Businesses within or near the UK regions could leverage similar procurements to enhance their portfolios and extend their market reach within public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Flight Simulator for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

Notice Description

Provision of a Flight Simulator for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Flight Simulator for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802048
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532819
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aimie.farquhar@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAITHNESS LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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