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title: "Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) Replacement at Stornoway (SYY) and Sumburgh (LSI)"
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# Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) Replacement at Stornoway (SYY) and Sumburgh (LSI)

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fbc8

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited is actively seeking suppliers for the replacement of Non-Directional Beacons (NDB) at Stornoway (SYY) and Sumburgh (LSI) Airports. This procurement falls under the category of goods within the airport-related activities sector. The current stage of this process is the tender phase, with the closing date for submissions set for 29th June 2026, at 12:00 PM BST. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. With a budget of £350,000, this open procedure tender invites qualified businesses to participate, aiming for installation completion with minimal service disruption.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of navigational aids, particularly those with a track record in airport infrastructure projects. Companies with technical expertise in NDB systems, and the capability to carry out installations that meet regulatory approvals, would find this tender especially suitable. The 80/20 quality-to-price award criteria emphasise the importance of delivering high-quality solutions, providing an excellent platform for businesses to showcase innovation and service excellence. Additionally, there is potential for further business growth with an option to extend the contract for an additional 24 months, subject to the authority's discretion.

## Notice

Supply and installation of replacement Non-Directional Beacons (NDB) at Stornoway (SYY) and Sumburgh (LSI) Airports.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier will be required to supply and install replacement Non-Directional Beacons at Stornoway and Sumburgh Airports with minimal loss of NDB service at the Airports. The installation, commission, test and acceptance of the NDBs will achieve regulatory approval for entry into operational service as a rolling programme of works.

Options: As detailed in the procurement documents

Renewal: Option to extend for further 24 months at Authority's discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050515-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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 | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Culloden and Ardersier |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34966200 - Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050515-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 15:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085497-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hial.co.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=828321
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=828321
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13542
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## Provenance

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