--- title: "Request for Information : Quality & Safety Management Software Solution (QSMS)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781352" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781352" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781352.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781352.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED" published: "2024-10-23" --- # Request for Information : Quality & Safety Management Software Solution (QSMS) Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781352 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781352) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781352.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) for a Quality & Safety Management Software Solution (QSMS). HIAL, located at Inverness Airport, Inverness, is a public body specialising in airport-related activities. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a Request for Information (RFI) notice issued on 23rd October 2024. The primary industry category is goods, specifically airport management software, and the procurement is part of a larger initiative to ensure compliance with CAA regulations. The project aims to replace the existing safety management system, with a future contract notice anticipated on 24th January 2025. The finalised timeline is to be determined, and key dates include the end of the current contract on 31 March 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in bespoke software solutions, particularly within the aviation and regulatory compliance sectors. Companies capable of providing advanced Quality & Safety Management systems will find this opportunity pertinent, especially those experienced with aviation regulatory frameworks and legislative requirements. By engaging in this tender, businesses can leverage the chance to secure a contract to develop and maintain a crucial system across HIAL's network of 11 regional airports. This could lead to increased visibility, enhanced industry reputation, and long-term business growth for successful bidders. ## Notice This RFI sets out: HIAL's requirement for software solutions. This RFI seeks feedback on: Indicative costs Risks ------------------------ Please note this is just a RFI. The 'estimated date of publication of contract notice' is currently for guidance only. The timeline for this tender exercise is is to be reviewed and finalised still. ### Lot Information Lot 1 HIAL uses an online safety management system. This is used to ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements and company standards. The purpose of the project is to source and procure a new Quality & Safety Management Software solution as the current contract is due to end on 31 March 2026. This project will procure a system which will meet our requirements from the CAA to implement a QSMS system which enables compliance with the CAA regulations. This RFI is to allow us to inform a robust business case. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516808 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | 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 | 23 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jan 2025 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48170000 - Compliance software package ## Release History - 23 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516808 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516808&idx=1 23rd October 2024 - Request for Information QSMS - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516808 Request for Information : Quality & Safety Management Software Solution (QSMS) - This RFI sets out: HIAL's requirement for software solutions. This RFI seeks feedback on: Indicative costs Risks ------------------------ Please note this is just a RFI. The 'estimated date of publication of contract notice' is currently for guidance only. The timeline for this tender exercise is is to be reviewed and finalised still. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hial.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781352 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=781352 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781352. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781352.json.