---
title: "Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000733370"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000733370.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2024-01-11"
---

# Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula

Buyer: ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000733370

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## Summary

The ZetTrans - Zetland Transport Partnership has awarded a contract for the Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula. The buying organisation sought tenders for operation of Public Service Obligation scheduled air services, with DirectFlight winning the contract worth £1,108,152. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 10th January 2024.

This opportunity for growth in the services industry involves providing air carrier services for public transport in the Shetland Islands area. Businesses with experience in operating scheduled air services and holding valid operating licenses may excel in this competitive tendering process. The tender, initiated through an open procedure, offers a chance for large-scale service providers to engage with ZetTrans for sustainable business opportunities.

## Notice

Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) invited Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced air carriers holding or capable of obtaining a valid operating licence issued by a Member State, who wished to be considered for the operation of a Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle and Foula.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Operation of Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle and Foula.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496273 |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,108,152 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496273
- 25 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486826

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486826&idx=6
  25th August 2023 - Appendix D
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486826&idx=7
  25th August 2023 - Appendix E
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486826&idx=8
  25th August 2023 - Single Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486826&idx=9
  25th August 2023 - Bank Reference Mandate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486826&idx=10
  25th August 2023 - Tender Submission Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486826&idx=1
  25th August 2023 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486826&idx=2
  25th August 2023 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486826&idx=3
  25th August 2023 - Appendix A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486826&idx=4
  25th August 2023 - Appendix B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486826&idx=5
  25th August 2023 - Appendix C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486826
  Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula - Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced air carriers holding or capable of obtaining a valid operating licence issued by a Member State, who wish to be considered for the operation of a Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle and Foula.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496273
  Provision of Inter Island Air Service between Shetland Mainland/Fair Isle/Foula - Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) invited Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced air carriers holding or capable of obtaining a valid operating licence issued by a Member State, who wished to be considered for the operation of a Public Service Obligation scheduled air services between the Shetland Mainland and the islands of Fair Isle and Foula.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.zettrans.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000733370

## Provenance

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