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TenderUpdate

27 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Tender

23 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is being facilitated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), located at Inverness Airport, UK, seeking to secure an external provider for the delivery of Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category of the aviation industry and spans ten airport locations, including Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Islay, Inverness, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree, and Wick. The tender is currently in the "Tender Update" stage due to a recently issued corrigendum following an error in the tender's evaluation criteria. Interested suppliers should take note of the revised tender opportunity that corrects the evaluation split to 30% quality and 70% cost. The deadline for electronic submissions of tenders is set for 13th August 2026 at noon, with the award period commencing immediately thereafter.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in chemical products and runway maintenance supplies to expand their market presence by supplying critical de-icing solutions. Companies with expertise in environmental compliance, especially those familiar with regulatory standards set by bodies such as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), would find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, promoting broad competition and providing a robust platform for bidders to demonstrate their technical and economic stability. With a contract value estimated at GBP 4.5 million and a contract period extending over four years, this tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth through long-term collaboration with a central purchasing body.

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Notice Title

Provision of Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules) at Ten Airports

Notice Description

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) have a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) have a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products. HIAL's airports are operated in accordance with the regulatory standards of statutory bodies including the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Department for Transport (DfT), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). HIAL Airports hold Controlled Activity Regulations (CAR) licences, designed to prevent and control pollution. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) audit HIAL using the SEPA scheme called Compliance Assessment Scheme (CAS). CAS has been designed to demonstrate the level of compliance associated with specific licence conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836750
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560919
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24951310 - De-icing agents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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