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title: "Prior Information Notice - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Maintenance at 10 HIAL Airports (separate Lots)"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED"
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# Prior Information Notice - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Maintenance at 10 HIAL Airports (separate Lots)

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000767779

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance services at 10 HIAL Airports. The procurement stage is at the planning phase and the deadline for registration is 25th June 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and covers airports in locations such as Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, and more.

This tender by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services to compete for maintenance contracts at multiple airports. Companies in the infrastructure maintenance sector, particularly those with experience in aviation-related activities, are well-suited to participate in this tender process. The PIN document provides detailed information on the scope, programme, and upcoming steps for interested contractors.

## Notice

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the supply market of one of 31 forthcoming Infrastructure Maintenance Service Tenders across HIAL Airports in 2024/25. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing maintenance service provision with individual contracts to be let for Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick John O'Groats Airports.

### Lot Information

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Service Provision at Barra Airport

HIAL requires the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), unplanned Reactive Maintenance and Minor and Project Works to operational buildings and associated infrastructure. Services shall be completed to a high standard of workmanship in order to provide passengers, visitors and staff with a safe, secure environment and to prolong the useful life of HIAL's property assets. The Services covered under the scope include: - Maintenance, inspection, servicing and repair of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) assets in accordance to a planned maintenance schedule; -Day-to-day reactive maintenance of the building services systems which may involve all electrical, mechanical and plumbing service trades including, LV electrical distribution systems and switchgear , HVAC systems, domestic water supplies, fire alarm and detection systems, security and access control systems, small power and general and emergency lighting. - Provision of routine reporting and asset lifecycle information to inform HIAL's Asset Replacement Plan. - Providing a 24-hour 365-day responsive call out repair service; and - Minor and Project works as instructed by HIAL up to a value of GBP250k. Specialist services such as maintenance to Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), high voltage distribution networks, standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies and environmental monitoring systems are excluded from this scope and will be covered by other contracts. See attached PIN Document for more information on the background to requirement, scope, programme and next steps.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Service Provision at Benbecula Airport

HIAL requires the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), unplanned Reactive Maintenance and Minor and Project Works to operational buildings and associated infrastructure. Services shall be completed to a high standard of workmanship in order to provide passengers, visitors and staff with a safe, secure environment and to prolong the useful life of HIAL's property assets. The Services covered under the scope include: - Maintenance, inspection, servicing and repair of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) assets in accordance to a planned maintenance schedule; - Day-to-day reactive maintenance of the building services systems which may involve all electrical, mechanical and plumbing service trades including, LV electrical distribution systems and switchgear , HVAC systems, domestic water supplies, fire alarm and detection systems, security and access control systems, small power and general and emergency lighting. - Provision of routine reporting and asset lifecycle information to inform HIAL's Asset Replacement Plan. - Providing a 24-hour 365-day responsive call out repair service; and - Minor and Project works as instructed by HIAL up to a value of GBP250k. Specialist services such as maintenance to Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), high voltage distribution networks, standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies and environmental monitoring systems are excluded from this scope and will be covered by other contracts. See attached PIN Document for more information on the background to requirement, scope, programme and next steps.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Service Provision at Campbeltown Airport

HIAL requires the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), unplanned Reactive Maintenance and Minor and Project Works to operational buildings and associated infrastructure. Services shall be completed to a high standard of workmanship in order to provide passengers, visitors and staff with a safe, secure environment and to prolong the useful life of HIAL's property assets. The Services covered under the scope include: - Maintenance, inspection, servicing and repair of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) assets in accordance to a planned maintenance schedule; - Day-to-day reactive maintenance of the building services systems which may involve all electrical, mechanical and plumbing service trades including, LV electrical distribution systems and switchgear , HVAC systems, domestic water supplies, fire alarm and detection systems, security and access control systems, small power and general and emergency lighting. - Provision of routine reporting and asset lifecycle information to inform HIAL's Asset Replacement Plan. - Providing a 24-hour 365-day responsive call out repair service; and - Minor and Project works as instructed by HIAL up to a value of GBP250k. Specialist services such as maintenance to Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), high voltage distribution networks, standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies and environmental monitoring systems are excluded from this scope and will be covered by other contracts. See attached PIN Document for more information on the background to requirement, scope, programme and next steps.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Service Provision at Dundee Airport

HIAL requires the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), unplanned Reactive Maintenance and Minor and Project Works to operational buildings and associated infrastructure. Services shall be completed to a high standard of workmanship in order to provide passengers, visitors and staff with a safe, secure environment and to prolong the useful life of HIAL's property assets. The Services covered under the scope include: - Maintenance, inspection, servicing and repair of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) assets in accordance to a planned maintenance schedule; - Day-to-day reactive maintenance of the building services systems which may involve all electrical, mechanical and plumbing service trades including, LV electrical distribution systems and switchgear , HVAC systems, domestic water supplies, fire alarm and detection systems, security and access control systems, small power and general and emergency lighting. - Provision of routine reporting and asset lifecycle information to inform HIAL's Asset Replacement Plan. - Providing a 24-hour 365-day responsive call out repair service; and - Minor and Project works as instructed by HIAL up to a value of GBP250k. Specialist services such as maintenance to Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), high voltage distribution networks, standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies and environmental monitoring systems are excluded from this scope and will be covered by other contracts. See attached PIN Document for more information on the background to requirement, scope, programme and next steps.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Service Provision at Islay Airport

HIAL requires the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), unplanned Reactive Maintenance and Minor and Project Works to operational buildings and associated infrastructure. Services shall be completed to a high standard of workmanship in order to provide passengers, visitors and staff with a safe, secure environment and to prolong the useful life of HIAL's property assets. The Services covered under the scope include: - Maintenance, inspection, servicing and repair of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) assets in accordance to a planned maintenance schedule; - Day-to-day reactive maintenance of the building services systems which may involve all electrical, mechanical and plumbing service trades including, LV electrical distribution systems and switchgear , HVAC systems, domestic water supplies, fire alarm and detection systems, security and access control systems, small power and general and emergency lighting. - Provision of routine reporting and asset lifecycle information to inform HIAL's Asset Replacement Plan. - Providing a 24-hour 365-day responsive call out repair service; and - Minor and Project works as instructed by HIAL up to a value of GBP250k. Specialist services such as maintenance to Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), high voltage distribution networks, standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies and environmental monitoring systems are excluded from this scope and will be covered by other contracts. See attached PIN Document for more information on the background to requirement, scope, programme and next steps.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Service Provision at Kirkwall Airport

HIAL requires the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), unplanned Reactive Maintenance and Minor and Project Works to operational buildings and associated infrastructure. Services shall be completed to a high standard of workmanship in order to provide passengers, visitors and staff with a safe, secure environment and to prolong the useful life of HIAL's property assets. The Services covered under the scope include: - Maintenance, inspection, servicing and repair of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) assets in accordance to a planned maintenance schedule; - Day-to-day reactive maintenance of the building services systems which may involve all electrical, mechanical and plumbing service trades including, LV electrical distribution systems and switchgear , HVAC systems, domestic water supplies, fire alarm and detection systems, security and access control systems, small power and general and emergency lighting. - Provision of routine reporting and asset lifecycle information to inform HIAL's Asset Replacement Plan. - Providing a 24-hour 365-day responsive call out repair service; and - Minor and Project works as instructed by HIAL up to a value of GBP250k. Specialist services such as maintenance to Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), high voltage distribution networks, standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies and environmental monitoring systems are excluded from this scope and will be covered by other contracts. See attached PIN Document for more information on the background to requirement, scope, programme and next steps.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Service Provision at Stornoway Airport

HIAL requires the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), unplanned Reactive Maintenance and Minor and Project Works to operational buildings and associated infrastructure. Services shall be completed to a high standard of workmanship in order to provide passengers, visitors and staff with a safe, secure environment and to prolong the useful life of HIAL's property assets. The Services covered under the scope include: - Maintenance, inspection, servicing and repair of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) assets in accordance to a planned maintenance schedule; - Day-to-day reactive maintenance of the building services systems which may involve all electrical, mechanical and plumbing service trades including, LV electrical distribution systems and switchgear , HVAC systems, domestic water supplies, fire alarm and detection systems, security and access control systems, small power and general and emergency lighting. - Provision of routine reporting and asset lifecycle information to inform HIAL's Asset Replacement Plan. - Providing a 24-hour 365-day responsive call out repair service; and - Minor and Project works as instructed by HIAL up to a value of GBP250k. Specialist services such as maintenance to Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), high voltage distribution networks, standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies and environmental monitoring systems are excluded from this scope and will be covered by other contracts. See attached PIN Document for more information on the background to requirement, scope, programme and next steps.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Service Provision at Sumburgh Airport

HIAL requires the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), unplanned Reactive Maintenance and Minor and Project Works to operational buildings and associated infrastructure. Services shall be completed to a high standard of workmanship in order to provide passengers, visitors and staff with a safe, secure environment and to prolong the useful life of HIAL's property assets. The Services covered under the scope include: - Maintenance, inspection, servicing and repair of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) assets in accordance to a planned maintenance schedule; - Day-to-day reactive maintenance of the building services systems which may involve all electrical, mechanical and plumbing service trades including, LV electrical distribution systems and switchgear , HVAC systems, domestic water supplies, fire alarm and detection systems, security and access control systems, small power and general and emergency lighting. - Provision of routine reporting and asset lifecycle information to inform HIAL's Asset Replacement Plan. - Providing a 24-hour 365-day responsive call out repair service; and - Minor and Project works as instructed by HIAL up to a value of GBP250k. Specialist services such as maintenance to Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), high voltage distribution networks, standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies and environmental monitoring systems are excluded from this scope and will be covered by other contracts. See attached PIN Document for more information on the background to requirement, scope, programme and next steps.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Service Provision at Wick John O'Groats Airport

HIAL requires the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), unplanned Reactive Maintenance and Minor and Project Works to operational buildings and associated infrastructure. Services shall be completed to a high standard of workmanship in order to provide passengers, visitors and staff with a safe, secure environment and to prolong the useful life of HIAL's property assets. The Services covered under the scope include: - Maintenance, inspection, servicing and repair of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) assets in accordance to a planned maintenance schedule; - Day-to-day reactive maintenance of the building services systems which may involve all electrical, mechanical and plumbing service trades including, LV electrical distribution systems and switchgear , HVAC systems, domestic water supplies, fire alarm and detection systems, security and access control systems, small power and general and emergency lighting. - Provision of routine reporting and asset lifecycle information to inform HIAL's Asset Replacement Plan. - Providing a 24-hour 365-day responsive call out repair service; and - Minor and Project works as instructed by HIAL up to a value of GBP250k. Specialist services such as maintenance to Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), high voltage distribution networks, standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies and environmental monitoring systems are excluded from this scope and will be covered by other contracts. See attached PIN Document for more information on the background to requirement, scope, programme and next steps.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Service Provision at Tiree Airport

HIAL requires the provision of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services to deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), unplanned Reactive Maintenance and Minor and Project Works to operational buildings and associated infrastructure. Services shall be completed to a high standard of workmanship in order to provide passengers, visitors and staff with a safe, secure environment and to prolong the useful life of HIAL's property assets. The Services covered under the scope include: - Maintenance, inspection, servicing and repair of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) assets in accordance to a planned maintenance schedule; - Day-to-day reactive maintenance of the building services systems which may involve all electrical, mechanical and plumbing service trades including, LV electrical distribution systems and switchgear , HVAC systems, domestic water supplies, fire alarm and detection systems, security and access control systems, small power and general and emergency lighting. - Provision of routine reporting and asset lifecycle information to inform HIAL's Asset Replacement Plan. - Providing a 24-hour 365-day responsive call out repair service; and - Minor and Project works as instructed by HIAL up to a value of GBP250k. Specialist services such as maintenance to Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), high voltage distribution networks, standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies and environmental monitoring systems are excluded from this scope and will be covered by other contracts. See attached PIN Document for more information on the background to requirement, scope, programme and next steps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506193 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM65 Orkney Islands, TLM66 Shetland Islands, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 29 May 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506193

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506193&idx=5
  1st July 2024 - Questions and answers from the Information Session held on 25/6/24.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506193&idx=4
  27th June 2024 - Presentation document from the Information Session held on 25/6/24. Q & A will be uploaded shortly.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506193&idx=3
  4th June 2024 - Maintenance and FM Contract Opportunities - Bidders Guide Video
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506193&idx=1
  29th May 2024 - Overview of available infrastructure contracts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506193&idx=2
  29th May 2024 - PIN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506193
  Prior Information Notice - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Maintenance at 10 HIAL Airports (separate Lots) - This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the supply market of one of 31 forthcoming Infrastructure Maintenance Service Tenders across HIAL Airports in 2024/25. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing maintenance service provision with individual contracts to be let for Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick John O'Groats Airports.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hial.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=767779
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767779

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