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Primary Surveillance Radar Maintenance (LSI)

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited is the contracting authority for the procurement process titled "Primary Surveillance Radar Maintenance (LSI)" in the category of airport-related activities. This contract focuses on the maintenance of air traffic control systems and equipment at Compass Head, Sumburgh, Shetland. The procurement falls under the services category and is currently at the award stage as of 25th September 2025. The procurement was conducted via a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the necessity of continuing radar services provided by NATS (Services) Limited, a large-scale supplier. The contract is valued at £65,000 and addresses essential maintenance needs until a replacement radar is installed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and maintenance services within the aerospace and aviation sectors. Companies that have expertise in air traffic control systems, radar technology, and related maintenance services would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes as HIAL proceeds with radar system upgrades and replacements. This contract extension by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited indicates potential ongoing demand for targeted technical expertise and services, a valuable consideration for businesses looking to expand their market presence in specialised maintenance roles.

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Notice Title

Primary Surveillance Radar Maintenance (LSI)

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of engineering and maintenance services to ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of air traffic control systems and equipment at Compass Head, Sumburgh, Shetland. Services include servicing and maintenance of equipment to ensure continued operation whilst replacement radar is sourced by HIAL.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement is for the continue maintenance of the Primary Surveillance Radar at Compass Head, Shetland. The Compass Head radar is owned and operated by NATS Services Limited; the radar has passed it's operational life expectancy and HIAL is currently undertaking procurements that will provide a replacement so that NATS may decommission the radar. Due to internal restructuring and lack of resources, it has become necessary to re-contract with NATS to provide continued maintenance for the radar for a further 2 years whilst the replacement radar is sourced and installed. This notice serves as a record of the award of that extension without prior competition

Procurement Information

Requirement is for the continue maintenance of the Primary Surveillance Radar at Compass Head, Shetland. The Compass Head radar is owned and operated by NATS Services Limited; the radar has passed it's operational life expectancy and HIAL is currently undertaking procurements that will provide a replacement so that NATS may decommission the radar. Due to internal restructuring and lack of resources, it has become necessary to re-contract with NATS to provide continued maintenance for the radar for a further 2 years whilst the replacement radar is sourced and installed. This notice serves as a record of the award of that extension without prior competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811266
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540054
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34960000 - Airport equipment

34968000 - Airport Surveillance System and Lighting System

63731000 - Airport operation services

71311240 - Airport engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Daniella Peel
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATS (SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540054
    Primary Surveillance Radar Maintenance (LSI) - Contract for the provision of engineering and maintenance services to ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of air traffic control systems and equipment at Compass Head, Sumburgh, Shetland. Services include servicing and maintenance of equipment to ensure continued operation whilst replacement radar is sourced by HIAL.

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