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title: "Supply of Fuel and Associated Services at Oban Airport"
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# Supply of Fuel and Associated Services at Oban Airport

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bc8

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking proposals for the supply of fuel and associated services at Oban Airport. This procurement falls under the industry category of fuels, focusing specifically on aviation gasoline 100LL (Avgas) and related support services. The location of the project is Oban, with procurement stages including tender and award. Key dates include the site visit on 3rd September 2025 at Oban Airport, North Connel, with the tender period closing on 22nd September 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions via the Postbox facility at Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in aviation fuel supply and related services. Companies capable of providing quality Avgas fuel that meets international standards, as well as certified refuelling equipment, are well-suited for this contract. The procurement emphasises compliance with CAA and environmental regulations, offering prospects for businesses to showcase their adherence to industry standards. Additionally, the contract includes options for offering JET-A1 fuel at a future date, providing flexibility for businesses to expand their service offerings. The focus on increasing Avgas fuel sales at Oban Airport also presents growth opportunities for suppliers demonstrating responsiveness and innovative management solutions.

## Notice

The Council on behalf of Oban Airport, is requesting proposals from aviation gasoline 100LL (Avgas) refiners and refinery authorised distributors of 100LL Avgas, to supply fuel and related support services for Oban Airport.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply quality Avgas fuel meeting ASTM D 910 and DEF STAN 91-90 international standards, delivered to Oban Airport on demand within an agreed timescale, including during adverse weather conditions, industrial strikes etc. Supply quality and certified aviation refuelling equipment to allow fuel to be dispensed to aircraft by Oban Airport staff safely and efficiently. Supply back-up refuelling equipment on an ad hoc basis at peak times or during times when primary equipment is being maintained or repaired. Compliance with CAA and environmental regulations, using JIG industry standards as best practice in the delivery of Goods and Services under this Contract. Provide full maintenance and certification of Avgas fuel storage and refuelling equipment on site to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards, including the 6 monthly maintenance of the static Tank with a capacity of 40,000 litres. This will include on-going calibration of all metering equipment on site from fuel tanker and delivery pumps. All routine and any necessary corrective or reactive maintenance services to the static Tank throughout the duration of the Contract. All maintenance is to be undertaken on site timed by agreement with the Airport Station Manager and managed to minimise impact on the operation of the Airport. The Contractor will provide corrective maintenance for the duration of this Contract on a next working day, Office Hours basis. Provide training to Oban Airport staff on Avgas fuel storage and handling to regulatory or industry best practice standards on an on-going basis to maintain competence. Audit the storage and handling of Avgas at Oban Airport to ensure regulatory compliance. Provide relevant hardware and software solutions to enable online ordering and to provide management information and recording tools on the ordering, delivery and onward supply of Avgas fuel. Work with Oban Airport on initiatives to increase Avgas fuel sales at Oban Airport, through initiatives to increase both price and volume.

Options: The Council are aware of the increasing number of light GA Aircraft that use unleaded fuel including JET-A1. The provision of JET-A1 fuel is not included within this current Specification, however the Council would invite Tenderers (on an optional basis) to offer to supply JET-A1 fuel at a future date and on a consignment stock basis.

Renewal: Two further (one plus one) year options to extent, subject to satisfactory performance of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018772-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Between five and seven years from award |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £440,235 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOTALENERGIES MARKETINGUK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018772-2026
- 21 Aug 2025 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050375-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807826
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

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