--- title: "Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000557358" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557358" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000557358.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000557358.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-21" --- # Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000557358 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557358) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000557358.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree" is being conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, UK. This open tender, which falls under the services category, is currently active and closes for submissions on 19th November 2018. The contract is aimed at providing essential scheduled air services to support the economic life and accessibility of the islands and is expected to run for three years, with an option to extend by an additional year until May 2023. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the aviation and transport sectors, particularly those capable of operating services to remote locations. Companies specialising in air transport, including those with experience in public service obligations or local authority contracts, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the contract includes community benefit requirements, encouraging engagement with small and medium enterprises and social enterprises, making it a compelling opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to local economic development. ## Notice The provision of scheduled air services between Oban and the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The provision of scheduled air services between Oban and the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. These services are essential to the social and economic wellbeing of the islands as they serve providing resilience in the event of ferry cancellations and help to counter issues such as depopulation. The services operating to and from Oban Airport provide island residents with access to essential services which cannot be provided locally and also support the development of tourism in Argyll. In recognition of the importance of these services subsidy is made available by Argyll and Bute Council to operate the Public Service Obligation air services to Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The contract will be for the duration of three years with option to extend by one year - 16th May 2019 - 15th May 2022/23. Renewal: Contracy may be extended by one furher year until 15/05/2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342892 | | 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 | 21 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 16 May 2019 - 15 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Contract will be due for renewal in May 2022 - 23 depending on contract extension. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,536,622 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 60400000 - Air transport services - 60410000 - Scheduled air transport services - 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services - 63730000 - Support services for air transport ## Release History - 21 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342892 - 14 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331359 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331359 Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree - The provision of scheduled air services between Oban and the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342892 Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree - The provision of scheduled air services between Oban and the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557358 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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