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title: "Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031424"
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buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-24"
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# Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031424

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is undertaking a tender process for the provision of Scotland’s West Coast Air Services, which will operate between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay, and Tiree. This process falls within the services industry, specifically classified under scheduled air transport services. The contract, valued at approximately £2,048,828, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 24th June 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 16th September 2023, lasting until 15th September 2027, with an option for renewal in 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for aviation companies and service providers specialising in air transport. Businesses equipped to meet the required community benefits, as outlined in the tender, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Providers should also prepare to demonstrate their technical expertise and compliance with the specified legal requisites, making this an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their operations in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Renewal: Contract is subject to renewal in 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014384-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2023 - 15 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Contract is subject to renewal in 2027. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,048,828 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60410000 - Scheduled air transport services
- 60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services
- 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services
- 60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services

## Release History

- 24 May 2022 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014384-2022
- 7 Feb 2022 at 16:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003465-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682451
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=694448
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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