---
title: "Supply of One Pre-Owned Aircraft"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e606"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# Supply of One Pre-Owned Aircraft

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e606

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is conducting a procurement process to acquire a pre-owned Britten Norman BN2B-26 aircraft, aiming to enhance services to the north isles communities through inter-island air services. This procurement falls under the "goods" category in the piloted aircraft industry (CPV classification 34711300). The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, originally had a tender submission deadline on 9th January 2026, which has now been extended to 12th January 2026. The procedure follows an open format and details specify electronic submissions. The primary delivery location is Orkney Islands, and the contract is valued at £400,000 GBP, excluding VAT.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in aviation and aircraft supply, particularly those with access to pre-owned aircraft that meet the specified requirements. Companies engaged in the provision of special-purpose or general piloted aircraft would find this contract appealing. The assessment criteria focus on quality (70%) and price (30%), offering a competitive edge to businesses that can provide high-quality aircraft solutions at a competitive price. The open procedure allows for wide participation, providing equal opportunity for well-versed suppliers in the aircraft industry to expand their market presence and contribute to regional economic development through enhanced connectivity services promoted by the council.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the acquisition of a pre-owned Britten Norman BN2B-26 aircraft to extend the existing network to enhance services to the north isles communities inter-island air services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the acquisition of pre-owned Britten Norman BN2B-26 aircraft to extend existing network during 2025/26 financial year to enhance services to the north isles' communities inter-island air services. The service is provided under a Public Service Obligation (PSO) Contract. A PSO is established to maintain appropriate scheduled air services on routes which are vital for the economic development of the region they serve by setting frequency and pricing. Additional information: The estimated value as noted at section 11.2.6 is excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001770-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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 | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711300 - Piloted aircraft
- 34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 11:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001770-2026
- 21 Nov 2025 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075906-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
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