Tender

Lifeline Air Services Benbecula - Stornoway 3 August 2026 - 31 March 2028

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is inviting tenders for the provision of additional lifeline air services between Benbecula and Stornoway. The procurement, under the title "Lifeline Air Services Benbecula – Stornoway 3 August 2026 – 31 March 2028", falls within the services category and is classified under CPV code 60410000. Located in the UKM64 region, this tender is currently active in the tender stage, with an electronic submission deadline set for 13 July 2026 at 14:00. The contract value is estimated at £333,333, and the procurement method is an open procedure, offering an equitable opportunity for interested bidders. The contract period is slated from 3 August 2026 to 31 March 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in aviation services, particularly those experienced in managing regional air transport. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing are well-suited to bid, as the award criteria heavily favour quality, accounting for 90% of the evaluation. Engaging with this procurement could provide sustained business growth through service provision to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Potential bidders should refer to the tender documents for detailed selection criteria and ensure timely electronic submissions to maximise their chances for success.

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Notice Title

Lifeline Air Services Benbecula - Stornoway 3 August 2026 - 31 March 2028

Notice Description

Additional services to current schedule

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833649
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557872
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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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