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title: "Low Carbon Surface Access Scoping Study for Kirkwall Airport"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000654601"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)"
published: "2021-09-02"
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# Low Carbon Surface Access Scoping Study for Kirkwall Airport

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000654601

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) is conducting a procurement for a Low Carbon Surface Access Scoping Study for Kirkwall Airport, aimed at enhancing sustainable transport infrastructure as part of the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) project. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having initially concluded on 9th June 2021. This project is critical as it aligns with the Scottish Government's goal of achieving net-zero aviation in the Highlands and Islands by 2040, underlining the significance of local transport modes in achieving broader decarbonisation targets.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on sustainable transport solutions, consultancy services in infrastructure development, and companies specialising in low carbon technologies. SMEs with expertise in transport planning, environmental assessments, and innovative transport solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. As this project is part-funded by UK Research and Innovation, it may also attract further attention from larger firms looking to collaborate on achieving the ambitious sustainability goals set by HITRANS.

## Notice

HITRANS is commissioning a Low Carbon Surface Access Scoping Study for Kirkwall Airport as part of the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) project. HITRANS is commissioning a consultant to support our role in the project to understand infrastructure requirements and opportunities to accommodate low carbon transport to, from and around Kirkwall Airport, in addition to the alternatively powered aircraft through the SATE project. The Scottish Government has set a target for the Highlands & Islands to be a net-zero aviation region by 2040, and part of this target will be addressing sustainable transport modes to, from and around airports to fully decarbonise the sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HITRANS is commissioning a Low Carbon Surface Access Scoping Study for Kirkwall Airport as part of the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) project. Led by Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL), the SATE project sets out to develop a world class aviation research and development (R&D) location at a real world, fully operational regional airport - Kirkwall Airport. This will provide improved UK regional air connectivity, initially in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland where it is vital to enable thriving communities, while also support decarbonisation of the regions transport system. SATE is part-funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. HITRANS is commissioning a consultant to support our role in the project to understand infrastructure requirements and opportunities to accommodate low carbon transport to, from and around Kirkwall Airport, in addition to the alternatively powered aircraft through the SATE project. The Scottish Government has set a target for the Highlands & Islands to be a net-zero aviation region by 2040, and part of this target will be addressing sustainable transport modes to, from and around airports to fully decarbonise the sector. This study will build on earlier work HITRANS has commissioned on electricity requirements and low carbon transport opportunities at remote airports, following completion of a Low Carbon Strategy for Kirkwall Airport in 2018 through Interreg NPA project SPARA 2020, and an EV Strategy for the HITRANS region in 2018. This study will complement previous activities HITRANS has supported at remote airports including electric buses, electric taxis, electric bikes, car clubs and installing rapid charge points.. The work is part-funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.

Renewal: There might be possibility to extend past the end date of the contract depending on the SATE project timescales and actions that arise from this study.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426282 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,499 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS) |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URBAN FORESIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426282
- 20 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415926

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY415926&idx=3
  25th May 2021 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY415926&idx=2
  25th May 2021 - Word version for ease of completion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY415926&idx=1
  20th May 2021 - ITT - Low Carbon Surface Access Study Kirkwall Airport
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415926
  Low Carbon Surface Access Scoping Study for Kirkwall Airport - HITRANS is commissioning a Low Carbon Surface Access Scoping Study for Kirkwall Airport as part of the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) project. HITRANS is commissioning a consultant to support our role in the project to understand infrastructure requirements and opportunities to accommodate low carbon transport to, from and around Kirkwall Airport, in addition to the alternatively powered aircraft through the SATE project. The Scottish Government has set a target for the Highlands & Islands to be a net-zero aviation region by 2040, and part of this target will be addressing sustainable transport modes to, from and around airports to fully decarbonise the sector.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426282
  Low Carbon Surface Access Scoping Study for Kirkwall Airport - HITRANS is commissioning a Low Carbon Surface Access Scoping Study for Kirkwall Airport as part of the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) project. HITRANS is commissioning a consultant to support our role in the project to understand infrastructure requirements and opportunities to accommodate low carbon transport to, from and around Kirkwall Airport, in addition to the alternatively powered aircraft through the SATE project. The Scottish Government has set a target for the Highlands & Islands to be a net-zero aviation region by 2040, and part of this target will be addressing sustainable transport modes to, from and around airports to fully decarbonise the sector.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hitrans.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654601

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