---
title: "Air Traffic Service Maintenance Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608b4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0608b4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# Air Traffic Service Maintenance Service

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608b4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Air Traffic Service Maintenance Service" is being managed by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, located in Inverness, UK. This notice currently falls under the "planning" stage, with expectations to move forward with publishing a contract notice between May and June 2026. The actual contract award is projected for October 2026. This procurement pertains to the services industry category focusing on navigation services and includes maintenance across various UK locations, such as airports in Barra, Benbecula, Campbelltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree, and Wick. The planned process aims to secure a provider who can deliver both preventive and corrective maintenance services in strict compliance with civil aviation regulations, with an estimated contract value of £3.7 million.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in maintenance services within the aviation industry. Companies that are certified and accredited according to civil aviation requirements can leverage this opportunity to expand their operational footprint across multiple key airport locations in the UK. It offers potential growth for businesses with expertise in communication, navigation, surveillance, meteorological, and ancillary equipment maintenance—particularly those equipped to meet rigorous safety and regulatory standards in the aviation sector. The upcoming tender will suit businesses already engaged in airport-related activities seeking to enhance their service offerings and secure substantial long-term contracts.

## Notice

Provision of a regulatory approved, formally controlled Maintenance Service for HIAL's Air Traffic Service (ATS) Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), Meteorological and ancillary equipment, against defined requirements and service levels.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider shall deliver both preventive and corrective maintenance on HIAL CNS, MET and ATS ancillary equipment at the eleven Airports to maintain operational service in accordance with regulatory and safety performance requirements. The service shall be delivered by a suitably certified and accredited provider in accordance with civil aviation requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004343-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63724000 - Navigation services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 13:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004343-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hial.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820235
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=820235
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13542

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