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title: "Lifeline Air Services Benbecula - Stornoway 3 August 2026 - 31 March 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3c7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Lifeline Air Services Benbecula - Stornoway 3 August 2026 - 31 March 2028

Buyer: COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b3c7

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a regional or local authority based in Stornoway, UK. The tender, titled "Lifeline Air Services Benbecula – Stornoway 3 August 2026 – 31 March 2028," falls under the service industry category specifically for scheduled air transport services. This contract focuses on providing additional flights to the current schedule. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the current stage is the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 13th July 2026 at 14:00. The procurement will cover services between Benbecula and Stornoway and has an estimated contract value of £333,333. The quality and price will bear a weight of 90 and 10 respectively in award criteria, with the contract period commencing on 3rd August 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the air transport sector, particularly those that can efficiently manage and expand scheduled services between regional destinations. Companies with a strong focus on quality service delivery and competitive pricing will be well-placed to compete, given the significant weight assigned to quality in the evaluation process. Additionally, businesses capable of adhering to electronic submission, invoicing, and payment processes will find this opportunity aligned with their operational capabilities, potentially leading to growth and expansion in regional air services. The engagement with this contract could enhance the service provider's reputation and open further opportunities in public sector transportation services.

## Notice

Additional services to current schedule

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055565-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £333,333 |
| Lots value | £333,333 |
| 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 | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR |
| Locality | STORNOWAY |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055565-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833649
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00262
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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