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Provision of Aviation Data

VisitScotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland sought a contractor to provide aviation data services. The requirement was for services supporting VisitScotland’s tourism-related work, with delivery associated with Scotland. The procurement was a single-lot service requirement covering aviation data rather than physical goods or construction. Its classification was CPV 79341000, covering advertising and related services. VisitScotland, based in Edinburgh, was the buying organisation and central purchasing body. The detailed requirement was set out through an invitation to tender, statement of requirement, pricing schedule, terms and conditions, appendices, a cloud assessment and a sustainability questionnaire. Businesses considering similar work for VisitScotland should therefore be able to supply aviation-related data services and respond to associated technical, cloud, sustainability and administrative requirements.

The procurement used an open procedure and was discontinued: the tender and its single lot were cancelled, with the award recorded as unsuccessful. The submission deadline and bid opening were 10 February 2026 at 12:00. The estimated lot value was £180,000 including the stated currency, and the contract period was up to 1,440 days. The initial service period was 12 months, with VisitScotland holding discretion to extend it by three further periods of up to 12 months, giving a potential duration of 48 months. Bids were evaluated 60% on technical quality and 40% on price. English was the submission language, variants were not allowed, and the requirement was identified as recurring after completion.

Although this procurement was discontinued rather than awarded, it provides a clear indication of the type of aviation data capability VisitScotland has sought. Suppliers likely to be credible when a comparable requirement returns would need experience delivering aviation data services, with the technical ability to explain and evidence service quality. They should also be prepared to meet structured pricing requirements and operate within formal public-sector terms and conditions. The procurement materials indicate that cloud arrangements, sustainability and administration were relevant considerations, so suppliers should have suitable cloud-service assurance, sustainability evidence and contract-management processes. The requirement was designed as a substantial, potentially multi-year service, favouring providers able to maintain reliable data delivery and support over an extended operational period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Aviation Data

Notice Description

VisitScotland is tendering for a suitably qualified contractor to provide Aviation Data services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for full description of the procurement.

Renewal: This service will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months. This may be extended by a further three periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of VisitScotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820222
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563385
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Upon completion of this tender -a potential 48 months.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VisitScotland
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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