---
title: "Voice Communication Control System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000545901"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED"
published: "2018-09-28"
---

# Voice Communication Control System

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000545901

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## Summary

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited is conducting a procurement process for a "Voice Communication Control System" aimed at enhancing Air Traffic Services at Inverness, Kirkwall, Sumburgh, and Dundee Airports. The procurement falls under the goods category, with an open procedure method. The submission period for bids has concluded, having ended on 5th July 2018, while the formal contract was signed on 24th September 2018. The contract includes a comprehensive installation, commissioning, and support structure slated to be completed by 31st December 2020.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supply, installation, and maintenance of communication equipment, particularly those specialising in airport-related activities. Companies, especially SMEs, that can demonstrate expertise in delivering complex electronic systems and meeting regulatory requirements would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders, allowing them to grow their operational footprint and client base within the aviation industry.

## Notice

Supply, deliver, install and commission Voice Communication Control System (VCCS) equipment for Air Traffic Services at Inverness, Kirkwall, Sumburgh and Dundee Airports

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HIAL wish to appoint a single Supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission Voice Communication Control (VCCS) equipment; decommission existing equipment; and provide support services, compliant with all regulatory and operational requirements, at Inverness, Kirkwall, Sumburgh and Dundee Airports. The replacement programme at the sites will be phased over 3 years and be completed by 31 Dec 2020. The Contract will subsist until the expiry of the support service at the final Site.

Options: Support Service Package Best Signal Selection

Renewal: Up to a further 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332712 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £726,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COPPERCHASE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32523000 - Telecommunications facilities
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332712
- 18 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323470
- 7 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321614

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321614&idx=1
  11th June 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321614&idx=2
  11th June 2018 - Tender Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321614&idx=3
  11th June 2018 - Pricing Schedule Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321614&idx=4
  11th June 2018 - Evaluation Scoring Matrix Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321614&idx=5
  11th June 2018 - HIAL Draft Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321614&idx=6
  11th June 2018 - Mandatory Technical Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321614&idx=7
  11th June 2018 - ESPD Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321614&idx=8
  11th June 2018 - GDPR Privacy Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321614
  Voice Communication Control System - Supply, deliver, install and commission Voice Communication Control System (VCCS) equipment for Air Traffic Services at Inverness, Kirkwall, Sumburgh and Dundee Airports
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332712
  Voice Communication Control System - Supply, deliver, install and commission Voice Communication Control System (VCCS) equipment for Air Traffic Services at Inverness, Kirkwall, Sumburgh and Dundee Airports

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hial.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545901

## Provenance

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