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title: "Voice Communications and Control System (BEB, SYY, WIC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078d7c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Highlands and Islands Airports Limited"
published: "2026-10-22"
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# Voice Communications and Control System (BEB, SYY, WIC)

Buyer: Highlands and Islands Airports Limited  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078d7c

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## Summary

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited bought replacement voice communications and control systems for Benbecula, Stornoway and Wick airports. The equipment supports air traffic services and replaces ageing communications infrastructure. The work covers supplying, installing, testing, commissioning and handing over the systems, together with implementation services, staff training, warranty and ongoing support. The requirement is for airport communications and air traffic control systems, rather than general telecoms equipment alone, and involves work at three named airport locations in Scotland. HIAL is the buying organisation and manages airport-related activities across the Highlands and Islands. The systems are critical to the continued operation of air traffic services at these airports.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Copperchase Ltd; the contract is active and was signed on 6 August 2026. The contract value is £511,425.88. The requirement was treated as one lot, but that lot is marked cancelled in the process data, despite the active award and contract. HIAL used a direct award without a prior competition, through a Non-Competitive Action, citing the urgent operational need to replace obsolete systems and avoid extending risks to air traffic services. The recorded evaluation basis was price. The data reports one bid, from an SME. No contract end date or duration is stated, so the period of delivery or support cannot be established from these details.

This award shows demand for integrated voice communications and control systems serving air traffic operations at regional airports, including equipment supply, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, training, warranty and support. A credible supplier for a future requirement would need to deliver the whole system lifecycle and work within the operational constraints of airports where communications equipment underpins air traffic services. Experience replacing ageing or unsupported infrastructure, managing implementation safely and maintaining continuity during transition would be relevant to the risk described by HIAL. The award went to an SME, and the recorded process received one bid, indicating that a specialist supplier can serve as the lead contractor for this type of requirement. The procurement was directly awarded on grounds of urgency, so competitors should be prepared to demonstrate capability, readiness and a persuasive delivery plan.

## Notice

Supply, installation and commissioning of replacement Voice Communications and Control Systems (VCCS) at Benbecula, Stornoway and Wick airports, including training, warranty and associated implementation services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement was undertaken to secure the supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of replacement Voice Communications and Control Systems (VCCS) for Benbecula, Stornoway and Wick airports. The requirement included associated implementation, training and support services to replace ageing communications infrastructure supporting the provision of air traffic services. Additional information: The award criteria shown reflect the Authority's intended assessment methodology for the procurement requirement. The contract was subsequently awarded following approval of a Non-Competitive Action.

### Procurement Information

HIAL identified an urgent requirement to replace obsolete Voice Communications and Control Systems (VCCS) at Benbecula, Stornoway and Wick Airports. The existing systems were assessed as presenting a high and increasing operational risk due to obsolescence, the unavailability of manufacturer support, existing faults and the potential impact on the continued provision of air traffic services. Following consideration of the operational risks, business case and supporting justification, a Non-Competitive Action process was undertaken and a contract was awarded to Copperchase Limited for the supply, installation, commissioning, training, warranty and support associated with replacement VCCS equipment. The Authority considered that delaying implementation until completion of a competitive procurement process would materially extend the period during which the identified operational risks remained.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099797-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £511,425 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Highlands and Islands Airports Limited |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Postcode area | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Copperchase Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32573000 - Communications control system
- 34962000 - Air-traffic control equipment
- 34962100 - Control tower equipment
- 34962200 - Air-traffic control
- 34962220 - Air-traffic control systems
- 34997000 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for airports
- 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2026 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099797-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hial.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846109
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13542
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/inverness-justice-centre/

## Provenance

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