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title: "Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000574317"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-08-07"
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# Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000574317

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Argyll and Bute Council, which is based in Lochgilphead, UK, and is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree." This tender falls under the services industry category and follows an open procedure method. The contract has a total value of £2,048,828, intended to be delivered over a four-year period from 16th October 2019 to 15th October 2023. The bid submission deadline was on 2nd May 2019, and the award notice for the contract was issued on 7th August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and service providers within the aviation and transport sector, particularly those with experience in regional air services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for air transportation, or demonstrate a commitment to community benefits, will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their operations within Scotland's island communities. The inclusion of community benefits in the procurement criteria further underscores the need for applicants to engage in social, economic, and environmental initiatives throughout the contract period.

## Notice

The provision of air services between Oban and the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council has a fixed subsidy of 2,048,828 GBP to provide air services between Oban and the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree over the next four years 16th October 2019 - 15th October 2023. This equates to a fixed subsidy of 512,207 GBP available per annum. Argyll and Bute Council do not wish to restrict Operators in any way and are keen to encourage Operators to consider different solutions for the routes.

Renewal: Possible renewal in 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362590 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2019 - 15 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Possible renewal in October 2023. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,048,828 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,048,828 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEBRIDEAN AIR SERVICES |

## 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

- 7 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362590
- 5 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347645

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347645
  Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree - The provision of air services between Oban and the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362590
  Provision of Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree - The provision of air services between Oban and the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000574317
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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