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title: "Provision of Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules) at Ten Airports"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3d5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3d5

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## Summary

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) is currently in the tender stage for a contract that involves the provision of both liquid and granular de-icing agents at ten airports across the UK, including Inverness and Dundee. This procurement, with a total estimated value of £4,500,000 GBP, falls under the Goods category, specifically focusing on de-icing agents. Interested parties can submit their tenders electronically by 12:00 PM on 14th August 2026. The contract is governed by the open procurement method, promoting transparency and competitive bidding, with the award period commencing on the same date the tender closes. The technical and price evaluation criteria will weigh heavily in the selection process, ensuring a focus on both quality and cost-effectiveness.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of chemical de-icing agents, particularly those that can supply both liquid and granular products. The procurement requirement prioritizes economic and financial stability as well as technical capability, which indicates that businesses with a strong track record in supplying similar products to regulated industries, such as civil aviation, would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in this tender process allows businesses to expand their market footprint, engage with a reputable buyer, and establish long-term business relationships within the aviation and airport operation sectors.

## 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/070546-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | 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

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24951310 - De-icing agents

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 07:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070546-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hial.co.uk
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