---
title: "Provision of Election Night Flight Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af4a"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06af4a"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af4a.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af4a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-08"
---

# Provision of Election Night Flight Services

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af4a

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06af4a)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af4a.json)

## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking tenders for the Provision of Election Night Flight Services, classified under the hire of helicopters with crew. Located in Argyll and Bute, UK, this service is crucial for transporting ballot boxes and election materials from island locations to Lochgilphead to ensure timely ballot counting. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, having commenced on 8th June 2026, with a submission deadline on 17th July 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st August 2031, with a potential two-year extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the aviation sector, particularly those specialising in helicopter services with operational delivery capabilities. Businesses with strengths in timeliness, safety, risk management, and community engagement would be well-suited for this contract, given these aspects are key evaluation criteria. With its focus on ensuring the effective transportation of sensitive election materials, the contract offers a stable, long-term opportunity, which can catalyse growth for firms capable of meeting rigorous service requirements. The possibility of a contract extension adds further business potential, encouraging strategies for continuous improvement and collaboration with the council.

## Notice

The objective of this Service is to ensure the safe, secure and timely transportation of ballot boxes and election materials from designated island locations to Lochgilphead to enable the ballot counting process to commence as scheduled.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this Service is to ensure the safe, secure and timely transportation of ballot boxes and election materials from designated island locations to Lochgilphead to enable the ballot counting process to commence as scheduled.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 2 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the Contract and following discussions with the successful Tenderer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053594-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | 4 years, 6 months or 6 years, 6 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053594-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833999
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833999
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06af4a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af4a.json.