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title: "North Scotland/Wick John O'Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e92b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-03-09"
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# North Scotland/Wick John O'Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e92b

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## Summary

The Highland Council is conducting a procurement process for the "North Scotland/Wick John O’Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services". This initiative, which falls under the air transport services industry category, aims to establish scheduled passenger services between Wick and Aberdeen, with a commencement date set for 11 April 2022. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the tendering phase has been completed, with the contract awarded to Eastern Airways. Notably, the initial deadline for submissions was extended to ensure maximum participation from potential bidders.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for airlines and air transport service providers seeking to expand into the North of Scotland market. Companies capable of providing robust scheduled flight services, along with proven experience in managing similar contracts, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The Highland Council aims to collaborate closely with the selected operator, making this an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to enhance regional connectivity and support local economic development.

## Notice

Having successfully secured a Public Service Obligation (PSO), The Highland Council have appointed an Airline to undertake a scheduled commercial air service between Wick and Aberdeen commencing on 11 April 2022. An Air service between Wick and Edinburgh was not awarded.

### Lot Information

PSO 1: A scheduled air passenger service between WJOG and Edinburgh Airport.

A scheduled air passenger service between Wick John 'O' Groats airport and Edinburgh airport. Tenderers can price up either PSO, or can combine their offer to address the needs of both routes. The specifications have been designed that one aircraft could fulfil the requirements, although this is not a pre-requisite solution. Both PSO routes may be awarded to a single air operator where this is justified by reasons of operational efficiency. The Highland Council intend to work closely with the air operator throughout the life of the Contract to ensure successful delivery. To that end, there shall be clear communication channels established and regular contract management meetings to help reinforce the collaborated approach.

Renewal: An extension for a period of up to 12 Months is possible.

PSO 2: A scheduled air passenger service between WJOG and Aberdeen Airport.

A scheduled air passenger service between Wick John 'O' Groats airport and Aberdeen airport. Additional information: An Edinburgh Service was unable to be secured.

Renewal: An extension of up to 12 months is possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006394-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2023/2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,296,449 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASTERN AIRWAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services
- 63520000 - Transport agency services
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2022 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006394-2022
- 30 Nov 2021 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025021-2021
- 30 Nov 2021 at 10:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029655-2021
- 23 Nov 2021 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029156-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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