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title: "Maintenance of High Mast Lighting and Associated New Works"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640232"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED"
published: "2021-01-04"
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# Maintenance of High Mast Lighting and Associated New Works

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640232

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited is seeking tenders for the "Maintenance of High Mast Lighting and Associated New Works" within the aviation sector. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with a total estimated value of £500,000. The tender submission deadline is 12:00 on 8th February 2021. This project involves annual inspections, maintenance, and repairs of high mast lighting across multiple airports, including locations such as Benbecula, Inverness, and Kirkwall. This is an open procurement, meaning it is open to all qualified suppliers to participate, with electronic submissions accepted through the prescribed platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the electrical maintenance and aviation services sectors to expand their operations. Companies that specialise in lighting maintenance, energy-efficient solutions, and associated project works will be particularly well-suited to compete. The project includes options for additional work valued at up to £250,000, which could further enhance the prospects for bidders. Interested suppliers should ensure they understand the bidding requirements and prepare their submissions promptly to secure a chance in this lucrative contract.

## Notice

Annual inspection, testing, maintenance and routine repairs of airfield high mast lighting, plus emergency call-outs and project works as instructed

### Lot Information

Lot 1

a) The Contractor must provide annual testing, inspection maintenance, and routine repair of the 43 high mast lighting columns, located across 8 Airports (Benbecula, Dundee, Islay, Inverness, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh and Wick), to the current industry standard (PLG 07). A schedule of the columns with the most up to date information known is in the Tender Pack. b) The Contractor must provide annual reports on the condition of each inspected mast at each airport site together with forecast planning including estimated costs, for repairs and/or replacement in each of the forthcoming 3 financial years, on a rolling basis. The reports must be in electronic pdf format and submitted by the end of November each year. c) In addition, the Contractor may be required to undertake new works as directed by the HIAL Mechanical and Electrical Manager, related to airfield high mast lighting, which will include design, supply, installation and commissioning of apron lighting and associated lighting works. d) In a phased programme, the Contractor will be instructed to replace all TH/SON light fittings with compliant LED light fitting equivalents at 5 of the above 8 airports, to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.

Options: Additional new works up to a value of GBP250,000 for each works package, as instructed by HIAL.

Renewal: Annually by a further two years depending on performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403378 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | December 2025 - 27 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31518100 - Floodlights
- 34968000 - Airport Surveillance System and Lighting System
- 34991000 - Field operating lights
- 34995000 - Lighting for aircraft guidance and illumination
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403378

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403378&idx=1
  19th January 2021 - Tender description and instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403378&idx=11
  19th January 2021 - Tender description and instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403378&idx=10
  19th January 2021 - Tender Document Rev B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403378&idx=9
  15th January 2021 - Sumburgh Apron as-build drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403378&idx=8
  14th January 2021 - Draft Contract -NEC Term Services Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403378&idx=5
  4th January 2021 - Price schedule template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403378&idx=6
  4th January 2021 - Location of masts at each Airport
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403378&idx=7
  4th January 2021 - Inspection and testing form example
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403378&idx=2
  4th January 2021 - Airport Locations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403378&idx=3
  4th January 2021 - Technical description of masts at each Airport
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403378&idx=4
  4th January 2021 - Tender response template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403378
  Maintenance of High Mast Lighting and Associated New Works - Annual inspection, testing, maintenance and routine repairs of airfield high mast lighting, plus emergency call-outs and project works as instructed

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hial.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640232
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=640232
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=640232
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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