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title: "Provision of Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules) at Ten Airports"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d279"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# Provision of Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules) at Ten Airports

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d279

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) involves the provision of airfield de-icers, both fluid and granules, across ten UK airports, including Inverness, Dundee, and Kirkwall. The tender titled "Provision of Airfield De-Icer at Ten Airports" falls under the industry category of de-icing agents. As of 27 July 2026, the tender is in the award stage but has been temporarily cancelled due to an error in the evaluation methodology. An updated tender is expected, with adjustments to the quality and price weighting split. The procurement method is open, aligning with the fair and transparent regulations stipulated under legal CELEX directive 32014L0025, and covered by GPA guidelines. The initial tender was active but a subsequent cancellation indicates the tender period was affected, with the bid validity ending on 12 February 2027.

This contract represents a substantial business growth opportunity, especially for suppliers specialising in chemical de-icing products. Businesses experienced in producing Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icers and granular Sodium Formate de-icers would find this an ideal prospect. Companies capable of ensuring compliance with environmental standards set by entities like the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency would be well-suited. With a substantial value of £4,500,000, this tender process, once reissued, offers a significant opportunity for prospective bidders to establish a partnership with a central purchasing body like HIAL, enhancing their portfolio in specialised airport-related supply and services.

## Notice

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) have a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) have a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products. HIAL's airports are operated in accordance with the regulatory standards of statutory bodies including the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Department for Transport (DfT), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). HIAL Airports hold Controlled Activity Regulations (CAR) licences, designed to prevent and control pollution. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) audit HIAL using the SEPA scheme called Compliance Assessment Scheme (CAS). CAS has been designed to demonstrate the level of compliance associated with specific licence conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070632-2026 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24951310 - De-icing agents

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070632-2026
- 27 Jul 2026 at 07:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070543-2026
- 23 Jul 2026 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069934-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hial.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836750
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13542

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