Tender

Operation of Spaceport 1

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

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Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is overseeing a public procurement process for the operation of Spaceport 1 located at Scolpaig Farm on the Isle of North Uist. The tender is currently at the stage of competitive dialogue under a selective procurement method, allowing for electronic submission of bids. The project falls within the industry category of general public services, specifically aligning with services in the CPV classification 60500000. With the procurement being actively managed, businesses interested in rendering these operational services must submit their proposals by 20 April 2026. The procurement aims to secure quality services with an award criteria focused on both quality (60%) and price (40%), ensuring that the best overall proposition is chosen.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in spaceport operations or those with expertise in general public service delivery. The competitive dialogue phase provides a collaborative environment for potential contractors to refine their offerings in line with buyer requirements. Companies poised for growth in aerospace or supporting infrastructure ventures could find this opportunity well-suited to their strategic expansion goals. Given the nature of the project and the buyer's focused criteria, businesses with a proven track record in quality service provision would be particularly competitive candidates for collaboration with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. The documented community benefits underscore the potential for contributing positively to the local economy, making this contract not only commercially appealing but impactful in a broader societal sense.

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Notice Title

Operation of Spaceport 1

Notice Description

Operation of Spaceport 1, Scopaig Farm, isle of North Uist

Lot Information

Lot 1

Operation of Spaceport 1, Scolpaig Farm, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5DH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826302
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552096
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60500000 - Space transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

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