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title: "Maintenance of Aerodrome Meteorological Equipment at Oban Airport"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000656438"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-16"
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# Maintenance of Aerodrome Meteorological Equipment at Oban Airport

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000656438

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council pertains to the maintenance of Aerodrome Meteorological Equipment at Oban Airport. The tender is classified under the services category and falls under the open procurement method. This process is currently in the award stage, with the contract successfully awarded to Vaisala Ltd for a total amount of £10,480. The original tender was active until 29th June 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2021 and running until 30th September 2026. The procurement process took place in Oban, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorological services and equipment maintenance to engage with a local authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in providing aeronautical support services or similar contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete. The possibility of contract renewal in 2026 further enhances the prospects for businesses looking to establish a long-term relationship with a governmental entity and serve the aviation sector effectively.

## Notice

Maintenance of Aerodrome Meteorological Equipment at Oban Airport

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance of Aerodrome Meteorological Equipment at Oban Airport

Renewal: Contract will be subject to renewal in 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427630 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | In advance of contract ending on 30th September 2026. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,480 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 34960000 - Airport equipment
- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments
- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments
- 51215000 - Installation services of meteorological equipment

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427630
- 7 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417456

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN417456&idx=2
  7th June 2021 - T's and C's
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN417456&idx=1
  7th June 2021 - ITQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417456
  Maintenance of Aerodrome Meteorological Equipment at Oban Airport - Maintenance of Aerodrome Meteorological Equipment at Oban Airport
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427630
  Maintenance of Aerodrome Meteorological Equipment at Oban Airport - Maintenance of Aerodrome Meteorological Equipment at Oban Airport

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000656438
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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