---
title: "Council Election Night Flights"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745199"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-19"
---

# Council Election Night Flights

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000745199

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council has completed the Council Election Night Flights tender under the limited procurement method. The tender title is 'Council Election Night Flights', aiming to provide helicopter services for flying within the hours of darkness, landing in remote island locations, and serving Mid Argyll Hospital. The procurement stage is the Award, with a contract value of £120,000 signed on September 1st, 2023. The location is Argyll and Bute, UKM region, falling under the services category in the General public services industry. The buying organisation is Argyll and Bute Council.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, especially for SMEs capable of providing helicopter services meeting the specific technical requirements. Businesses with experience in night flights, remote island access, and healthcare facility landings would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method, an Award procedure without prior publication, indicates the necessity for specialized suppliers like PDG Helicopters, the sole supplier selected for this contract. Interested businesses should check the Council's website for further details on the Council Election Night Flights opportunity.

## Notice

Council Election Night Flights 2023-26

### Procurement Information

Only one possible supplier - helicopter must be able to fly within the hours of darkness / land in remote island locations and at Mid Argyll Hospital.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488625 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## 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 | PDG HELICOPTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488625

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488625
  Council Election Night Flights - Council Election Night Flights 2023-26

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745199

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