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HIA-26-012 Voice Communication and Control System (VCCs)

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

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06 May 2026 at 00:00

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

The procurement process is being initiated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, focusing on the replacement of the Voice Communication and Control Systems (VCCS) at Benbecula, Stornoway, and Wick John O'Groats airports. This tender is within the industry category of Civil Aviation and is currently in the planning stage under the procurement method of a competitive tender. The procurement is classified under CPV 45314000, indicating a focus on works related to communication equipment installation. Key dates include the planned communication notice on 24th August 2026, with the procurement value set at £540,000 GBP. The project is situated in the UKM6 region, which includes Inverness and the company's head office.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication systems, particularly those with expertise in air traffic service equipment. Companies capable of providing robust maintenance and support for communication systems are well-suited to participate, especially if experienced in dealing with obsolete or legacy systems. The competitive tender aims to ensure a like-for-like replacement with enhanced performance and maintenance capabilities. Consequently, businesses with these specialties can leverage this opportunity to grow their portfolios by securing contracts with a central purchasing body like Highlands and Islands Airports Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HIA-26-012 Voice Communication and Control System (VCCs)

Notice Description

The Voice Communications Control System (VCCS) is an essential equipment to enable the provision of an Air Traffic Service (ATS). The existing VCCS at Benbecula (BEB), Stornoway (SYY) and Wick John O'Groats (WIC) airports is legacy equipment, with critical elements now deemed obsolete and no longer supportable by the manufacturer. The equipment at these three airports is different to the other VCCS in operation at HIAL airports. HIAL is looking to replace the VCC through a competitive tender excersie. The requirement is a like-for-like replacement of the VCCS equipment at BEB, SYY and WIC to improve the performance of the equipment and put in place a robust maintenance and support capability through market test.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Voice Communications Control System (VCCS) is an essential equipment to enable the provision of an Air Traffic Service (ATS). The existing VCCS at Benbecula (BEB), Stornoway (SYY) and Wick John O'Groats (WIC) airports is legacy equipment, with critical elements now deemed obsolete and no longer supportable by the manufacturer. The equipment at these three airports is different to the other VCCS in operation at HIAL airports. HIAL is looking to replace the VCC through a competitive tender excersie. The requirement is a like-for-like replacement of the VCCS equipment at BEB, SYY and WIC to improve the performance of the equipment and put in place a robust maintenance and support capability through market test.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829768
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555260
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20264 months to go
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555260&idx=1
    6th May 2026 - HIA-26-012 - Voice Communication and Control Systems PIN
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555260
    HIA-26-012 Voice Communication and Control System (VCCs) - The Voice Communications Control System (VCCS) is an essential equipment to enable the provision of an Air Traffic Service (ATS). The existing VCCS at Benbecula (BEB), Stornoway (SYY) and Wick John O'Groats (WIC) airports is legacy equipment, with critical elements now deemed obsolete and no longer supportable by the manufacturer. The equipment at these three airports is different to the other VCCS in operation at HIAL airports. HIAL is looking to replace the VCC through a competitive tender excersie. The requirement is a like-for-like replacement of the VCCS equipment at BEB, SYY and WIC to improve the performance of the equipment and put in place a robust maintenance and support capability through market test.

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