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title: "Operation of Spaceport 1"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826302"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Operation of Spaceport 1

Buyer: COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826302

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## Summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is overseeing a public procurement process for the operation of Spaceport 1 located at Scolpaig Farm on the Isle of North Uist. The tender is currently at the stage of competitive dialogue under a selective procurement method, allowing for electronic submission of bids. The project falls within the industry category of general public services, specifically aligning with services in the CPV classification 60500000. With the procurement being actively managed, businesses interested in rendering these operational services must submit their proposals by 20 April 2026. The procurement aims to secure quality services with an award criteria focused on both quality (60%) and price (40%), ensuring that the best overall proposition is chosen.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in spaceport operations or those with expertise in general public service delivery. The competitive dialogue phase provides a collaborative environment for potential contractors to refine their offerings in line with buyer requirements. Companies poised for growth in aerospace or supporting infrastructure ventures could find this opportunity well-suited to their strategic expansion goals. Given the nature of the project and the buyer's focused criteria, businesses with a proven track record in quality service provision would be particularly competitive candidates for collaboration with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. The documented community benefits underscore the potential for contributing positively to the local economy, making this contract not only commercially appealing but impactful in a broader societal sense.

## Notice

Operation of Spaceport 1, Scopaig Farm, isle of North Uist

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Operation of Spaceport 1, Scolpaig Farm, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5DH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552096 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,550,000 |
| 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 | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR |
| Locality | STORNOWAY |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60500000 - Space transport services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552096

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552096
  Operation of Spaceport 1 - Operation of Spaceport 1, Scopaig Farm, isle of North Uist

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826302
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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