---
title: "Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula/Out Skerries/Papa Stour"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000516114"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2018-04-18"
---

# Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula/Out Skerries/Papa Stour

Buyer: ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000516114

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## Summary

The Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) has invited tenders for the operation of scheduled air services under a Public Service Obligation between Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle, Foula, Out Skerries, and Papa Stour. This procurement process, classified under the transport services industry category, is currently in the award stage and was officially initiated on 20th October 2017. The deadline for submissions was 20th December 2017, with the contract awarded on 27th February 2018, based in Shetland, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for air carriers and aviation service providers looking to expand their reach in the UK market, particularly those capable of meeting the operational licensing requirements set by member states. Businesses with experience in scheduled passenger air services and those that satisfy financial and technical selection criteria, including adequate insurance coverage and substantial capital, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The estimated value of the contract is £2,000,000, which indicates a significant opportunity for potential contractors in the region.

## Notice

Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) invited expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced air carriers holding or capable of obtaining a valid operating licence issued by a Member State, who wished to be considered for the operation of a Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle, Foula, Out Skerries and Papa Stour.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Operation of Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle, Foula, Out Skerries and Papa Stour. Concluded as an Open Procedure.

Renewal: Details of options to extend are included in the Tender Documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317189 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | 12 or 24 months. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |
| Additional buyers | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317189
- 20 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298894

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298894&idx=4
  26th October 2017 - European Single Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298894&idx=5
  26th October 2017 - European Single Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298894&idx=2
  23rd October 2017 - Invitation to Tender Documents - word version for ease of reference/use
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298894&idx=3
  23rd October 2017 - Bank Reference Mandate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298894&idx=1
  23rd October 2017 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298894
  Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula/Out Skerries/Papa Stour - Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced air carriers holding or capable of obtaining a valid operating licence issued by a Member State, who wish to be considered for the operation of a Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle, Foula, Out Skerries and Papa Stour.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317189
  Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula/Out Skerries/Papa Stour - Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) invited expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced air carriers holding or capable of obtaining a valid operating licence issued by a Member State, who wished to be considered for the operation of a Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle, Foula, Out Skerries and Papa Stour.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.zettrans.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516114

## Provenance

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