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27 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, a central purchasing body headquartered in Inverness, UK, has issued a tender for the provision of airfield de-icer, both fluid and granules, to be supplied across ten airports including locations such as Inverness, Kirkwall, and Dundee. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 14th August 2026 at 12:00 PM BST. The contract value is estimated at £4,500,000. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, focused on goods within the airport-related activities category, leveraging electronic submission methods for responses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in chemical manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in producing de-icing agents. Businesses possessing strong technical capabilities, economic stability, and experience in similar contracts will find this tender appealing. With a substantial contract period and a focus on compliance with regulatory standards, companies that can deliver high-quality solutions efficiently will have strong competitive prospects. The tender criteria emphasise a mix of technical excellence and competitive pricing, thus encouraging participation from businesses willing to offer quality-centric products at an attractive price point.

How relevant is this notice?

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-r6ebe6-0000838406
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560918
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F5 - Contract 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
14 Aug 20262 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
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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