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Operation of Spaceport 1

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

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14 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is procuring services to operate Spaceport 1 at Scolpaig Farm on the Isle of North Uist, in the Outer Hebrides. The requirement covers the operation of a spaceport and is classified as space transport services (CPV 60500000). The service will be delivered at the Scolpaig Farm site, postcode HS6 5DH. The procurement is for one lot. Community benefits are included in the requirement, so the successful operator will also be expected to deliver the community-benefit commitments set out in the tender requirements. This opportunity suits organisations that provide specialist spaceport, launch-site or related space transport operations, rather than suppliers of general facilities management or routine transport services.

The process reached tender: the council invited offers through a selective procedure using competitive dialogue, with electronic submission. The tender deadline set by the buyer was 30 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract period is 10,800 days, with an estimated total value of £2,550,000. The buyer planned to invite three candidates to the second stage on 30 October 2026. Bids must remain valid for 90 days and may not include variants. The contract will be assessed on quality and price, weighted 60% and 40% respectively. English is the submission language. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement and is not described as recurrent or renewable.

This opportunity is commercially relevant to an operator with the specialist capability to run a spaceport at a remote island site and deliver space transport services over a long operating period. Well-placed suppliers are likely to have direct experience of spaceport or launch-site operations, suitable operational systems, competent technical and safety personnel, and the capacity to maintain reliable services at Scolpaig Farm on North Uist. The selective competitive-dialogue approach suits organisations able to explain and refine a complex operating solution with the council before submitting their final offer. Suppliers must also be able to meet the stated suitability requirements, submit in English, work electronically, and deliver the required community benefits alongside the operational service.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000842829
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564467
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
14 Sep 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 20262 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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