--- title: "Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000682451" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682451" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682451.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682451.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-25" --- # Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000682451 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682451) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682451.json) ## Summary The Argyll and Bute Council has completed an award process for the provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay, and Tiree. This procurement falls under the services category and utilised an open procedure. The contract was signed on 24th March 2023, with a total value of £2,048,828 GBP. The buying organisation's details are as follows: Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, UKM, PA31 8RT. For more information, visit http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk. This tender opportunity for the provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Directflight, which won the contract. The procurement method was open, creating a competitive environment for suppliers. Businesses in the air services industry or related sectors would be well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions on 24th June 2022. ## Notice Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree Renewal: Contract is subject to renewal in 2027. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479391 | | 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2022 | | Award date | 24 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 16 Sep 2023 - 15 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Contract is subject to renewal in 2027. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,048,828 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,048,828 | ## 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 | DIRECTFLIGHT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60410000 - Scheduled air transport services - 60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services - 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services - 60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services ## Release History - 25 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479391 - 24 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449311 - 7 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439990 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449311&idx=2 25th May 2022 - 2022 PSO Air Services Consultation Full Responses - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449311&idx=1 24th May 2022 - Air Services Tender Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB439990&idx=1 7th February 2022 - Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and Islands of Coll, Colonsay & Tiree - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439990 Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree - Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449311 Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree - Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479391 Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree - Provision of Scotland's West Coast Air Services between Oban and the Islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682451 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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