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title: "North Scotland/Wick John O'Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669059"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-09"
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# North Scotland/Wick John O'Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669059

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## Summary

The Highland Council is seeking tenders for the "North Scotland/Wick John O’Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services," aimed at re-establishing scheduled air services between Wick and Aberdeen, with a service commencement date set for 11 April 2022. This procurement, classified under the services industry and managed as an open procedure, is currently in the Award stage following the tender's closing date on 25 November 2021. The contract, awarded to Eastern Airways, is valued at £4,296,449 and covers operations between key Scottish airports including Wick, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for airlines looking to expand their operations in the North of Scotland, as the Highland Council aims to enhance connectivity and support local businesses, travellers, and the community. Companies with the capacity to provide robust air services and meet the stringent requirements regarding qualifications, experience, and environmental policies are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The collaborative approach of the Highland Council promises significant benefits for those able to demonstrate suitable operational expertise and adaptability to service both established and potential new routes.

## Notice

Having successfully secured a Public Service Obligation (PSO), The Highland Council have appointed an Airline to undertake a scheduled commercial air service between Wick and Aberdeen commencing on 11 April 2022. An Air service between Wick and Edinburgh was not awarded.

### Lot Information

PSO 1: A scheduled air passenger service between WJOG and Edinburgh Airport.

A scheduled air passenger service between Wick John 'O' Groats airport and Edinburgh airport. Tenderers can price up either PSO, or can combine their offer to address the needs of both routes. The specifications have been designed that one aircraft could fulfil the requirements, although this is not a pre-requisite solution. Both PSO routes may be awarded to a single air operator where this is justified by reasons of operational efficiency. The Highland Council intend to work closely with the air operator throughout the life of the Contract to ensure successful delivery. To that end, there shall be clear communication channels established and regular contract management meetings to help reinforce the collaborated approach.

Renewal: An extension for a period of up to 12 Months is possible.

PSO 2: A scheduled air passenger service between WJOG and Aberdeen Airport.

A scheduled air passenger service between Wick John 'O' Groats airport and Aberdeen airport.. An Edinburgh Service was unable to be secured.

Renewal: An extension of up to 12 months is possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442915 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2023/2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,296,449 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASTERN AIRWAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services
- 63520000 - Transport agency services
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442915
- 30 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434295
- 23 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433749
- 7 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429822

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429822
  North Scotland/Wick John O'Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services - The Highland Council have secured a subsidy to help re-introduce air services to the North of Scotland; Wick to Aberdeen and Wick to Edinburgh. Up to two airlines may service these routes and in collaboration with The Highland Council, the aim is to increase accessibility, desirability and prosperity to the North of Scotland for businesses, travellers and the local community alike. The Highland Council are therefore seeking enthusiastic air service operator(s) to work with the Council to help achieve these aims.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442915
  North Scotland/Wick John O'Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services - Having successfully secured a Public Service Obligation (PSO), The Highland Council have appointed an Airline to undertake a scheduled commercial air service between Wick and Aberdeen commencing on 11 April 2022. An Air service between Wick and Edinburgh was not awarded.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669059
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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