--- title: "Replacement of on Airport Navigation Aids - Single Procurement Document (Stage 1)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823987" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823987" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823987.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823987.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLASGOW PRESTWICK AIRPORT" published: "2026-02-19" --- # Replacement of on Airport Navigation Aids - Single Procurement Document (Stage 1) Buyer: GLASGOW PRESTWICK AIRPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823987 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823987) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823987.json) ## Summary Glasgow Prestwick Airport is actively seeking suppliers for the project "Replacement of on Airport Navigation Aids" under the tender stage of procurement. The initiative, aligned with the Utilities Contracts Regulations (Scotland) 2016, involves replacing outdated Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and associated Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) at runways 12/30 of Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK). The procurement process follows a restricted procedure aiming to identify qualified candidates through a Standard Questionnaire (SQ). Interested parties must submit their responses via email by 13th March 2026. The contract, focusing on works, will commence on 8th June 2026 and conclude by 7th December 2026. This procurement addresses Airport Related Activities within South Ayrshire, UKM94. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in airport equipment supply, installation, and commissioning. Firms experienced in handling complex navigation equipment in aviation settings are particularly well-placed to propose innovative solutions for improving airport navigation and safety. As Glasgow Prestwick Airport, a central purchasing body, leads the initiative, businesses engaging with this project may enhance their portfolio while establishing long-term partnerships within the UK aviation sector. The selective procurement method ensures that only businesses meeting stringent technical and economic criteria will advance to the next stage, benefiting those with proven capabilities in delivering quality services efficiently. ## Notice INTRODUCTION: Glasgow Prestwick Airport (GPA) is planning to replace its current, aging Navigation Aids consisting of 2 Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), and associated Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). This is the Standard Questionnaire (SQ) for the Supply, Installation, commissioning and support for a replacement Instrument Landing System and associated Distance Measuring Equipment for runways 12/30 at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK) "The Authority". South Ayrshire Council owns EGPK and is advertising this procurement process using the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Portal Service and conducted in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations (Scotland) 2016 Restricted Procedure. EGPK will use the information provided in response to this SQ to determine eligibility and suitability of Applicants for progression to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) phase of this procurement programme. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS Please submit your Response using the attached questionnaire template by close of business Friday 13th March 2026 by emailing to Charmaine Taggart at ctaggart@glasgowprestwick.com ### Lot Information Lot 1 INTRODUCTION: Glasgow Prestwick Airport (GPA) is planning to replace its current, aging Navigation Aids consisting of 2 Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), and associated Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). This is the Standard Questionnaire (SQ) for the Supply, Installation, commissioning and support for a replacement Instrument Landing System and associated Distance Measuring Equipment for runways 12/30 at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK) "The Authority". South Ayrshire Council owns EGPK and is advertising this procurement process using the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Portal Service and conducted in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations (Scotland) 2016 Restricted Procedure. EGPK will use the information provided in response to this SQ to determine eligibility and suitability of Applicants for progression to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) phase of this procurement programme. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS Please submit your Response using the attached questionnaire template by close of business Friday 13th March 2026 by emailing to Charmaine Taggart at ctaggart@glasgowprestwick.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549922 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jun 2026 - 7 Dec 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLASGOW PRESTWICK AIRPORT | | Locality | PRESTWICK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA9 2PL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire | | Local authority | South Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Prestwick | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 38110000 - Navigational instruments - 45235100 - Construction work for airports ## Release History - 19 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549922 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549922 Replacement of on Airport Navigation Aids - Single Procurement Document (Stage 1) - INTRODUCTION: Glasgow Prestwick Airport (GPA) is planning to replace its current, aging Navigation Aids consisting of 2 Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), and associated Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). This is the Standard Questionnaire (SQ) for the Supply, Installation, commissioning and support for a replacement Instrument Landing System and associated Distance Measuring Equipment for runways 12/30 at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK) "The Authority". South Ayrshire Council owns EGPK and is advertising this procurement process using the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Portal Service and conducted in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations (Scotland) 2016 Restricted Procedure. EGPK will use the information provided in response to this SQ to determine eligibility and suitability of Applicants for progression to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) phase of this procurement programme. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS Please submit your Response using the attached questionnaire template by close of business Friday 13th March 2026 by emailing to Charmaine Taggart at ctaggart@glasgowprestwick.com ## Notice URLs - http://www.glasgowprestwick.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823987 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823987 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/ayr-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000823987. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823987.json.