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title: "Replacement DVOR Electronics at Kirkwall Airport"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000707125"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED"
published: "2022-11-08"
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# Replacement DVOR Electronics at Kirkwall Airport

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000707125

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited based in Inverness, UK, has published a planned procurement notice for the replacement of DVOR Electronics at Kirkwall Airport. The tender is in the planning stage, and the deadline for RFI responses is 9 December 2022. This procurement opportunity falls under the Airport-related activities industry category, with a contract value of £500,000. The tender presents an opportunity for businesses capable of providing DVOR services compliant with regulations and focused on cost and waste reduction.

The procurement process led by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited aims to replace critical infrastructure at Kirkwall Airport, emphasising sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Businesses offering solutions for DVOR electronics replacement and remote monitoring systems are encouraged to participate. The tender documentation includes detailed requirements for upgrading existing infrastructure with minimal operational impact. The evaluation criteria favour environmentally friendly solutions and innovative approaches that add value to the procurement process.

## Notice

The DVOR at Kirkwall Airport is reaching the end of its life. A DME is co-located with the DVOR. Replacement of the DVOR and associated Remote Control and Monitoring System is required. HIAL believes it will be possible to re-use some, or all, of the existing infrastructure including the counterpoise, cabin, electrical systems and intersite connectivity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HIAL requires the capability to provide a DVOR service within the published DOC. User and technical system requirements will be defined in due course. The capability shall be delivered compliant to all applicable regulations, with minimal impact on Kirkwall Airport's operations, by upgrading, replacing or adding to the core components of the current DVOR. HIAL believes it will be possible to re-use some, or all, of the existing infrastructure including the counterpoise, cabin, electrical systems and intersite connectivity, with the caveat that these are part of a system installed 30 years ago and will have aged accordingly. It is expected therefore that the successful technical solution will involve the replacement of the DVOR electronics and associated Remote Control and Monitoring System and the re-use or replacement of each of the existing cabin, counterpoise and DME. However, at this stage, HIAL welcomes suggestions for alternative approaches which may deliver better value. HIAL's tender evaluation criteria will be weighted in favour of solutions which reduce cost and waste and minimise impact to the environment. It should be noted that the DVOR and DME antennas are to remain at the current coordinates to avoid any need for an airspace change proposal. It should be noted that, due to the impact on instrument approaches, ACP etc. the DVOR and DME antennas are to remain at the same current coordinates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463644 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 32352000 - Aerials and reflectors
- 34964000 - Doppler VHF Omni direction Range (DVOR)
- 34965000 - Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
- 44211110 - Cabins

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463644

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV463644&idx=1
  8th November 2022 - Request for Information and Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463644
  Replacement DVOR Electronics at Kirkwall Airport - The DVOR at Kirkwall Airport is reaching the end of its life. A DME is co-located with the DVOR. Replacement of the DVOR and associated Remote Control and Monitoring System is required. HIAL believes it will be possible to re-use some, or all, of the existing infrastructure including the counterpoise, cabin, electrical systems and intersite connectivity.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hial.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=707125
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707125

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