---
title: "Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000599904"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2020-03-06"
---

# Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula

Buyer: ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000599904

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## Summary

The procurement process involving the provision of an Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland, Fair Isle, and Foula was conducted by ZetTrans - Zetland Transport Partnership, a public law body based in Shetland, UK. This tender, initiated through an open procedure, was active with the bidding period ending on 4th December 2019. The contract was awarded to Directflight Ltd trading as Airtask Group following a complete review, and the service commenced from 1st April 2020, running until 31st March 2024, with a total contract value of £945,114.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in air transport services, particularly those with the capability to operate scheduled passenger flights to remote locations. Companies that specialise in regional air travel, have valid operating licences, and can demonstrate previous successful service delivery would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The successful supplier can enhance its market presence through continuous service provision in the unique and scenic Shetland Islands, catering to both residents and visitors alike.

## Notice

Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) invited Tenders 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 and Foula.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Operation of Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle and Foula.

Renewal: Options for renewal are detailed in the Invitation to Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383002 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £945,114 |

## 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 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIRECTFLIGHT LTD TRADING AS AIRTASK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383002
- 15 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369319

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369319&idx=8
  21st October 2019 - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369319&idx=9
  21st October 2019 - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369319&idx=1
  17th October 2019 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369319&idx=2
  17th October 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369319&idx=3
  17th October 2019 - Appendix A Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369319&idx=4
  17th October 2019 - Appendix B Aircraft Lease
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369319&idx=5
  17th October 2019 - Appendix C Licence to Occupy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369319&idx=6
  17th October 2019 - Appendix D Acceptance Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369319&idx=7
  17th October 2019 - Appendix E Example of Scored Bids
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369319
  Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula - Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) invites Tenders 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 and Foula.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383002
  Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula - Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) invited Tenders 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 and Foula.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.zettrans.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000599904

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