--- title: "HIA-26-012 Voice Communication and Control System (VCCs)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829768" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829768" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829768.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829768.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED" published: "2026-05-06" --- # HIA-26-012 Voice Communication and Control System (VCCs) Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829768 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829768) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829768.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being initiated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, focusing on the replacement of the Voice Communication and Control Systems (VCCS) at Benbecula, Stornoway, and Wick John O'Groats airports. This tender is within the industry category of Civil Aviation and is currently in the planning stage under the procurement method of a competitive tender. The procurement is classified under CPV 45314000, indicating a focus on works related to communication equipment installation. Key dates include the planned communication notice on 24th August 2026, with the procurement value set at £540,000 GBP. The project is situated in the UKM6 region, which includes Inverness and the company's head office. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication systems, particularly those with expertise in air traffic service equipment. Companies capable of providing robust maintenance and support for communication systems are well-suited to participate, especially if experienced in dealing with obsolete or legacy systems. The competitive tender aims to ensure a like-for-like replacement with enhanced performance and maintenance capabilities. Consequently, businesses with these specialties can leverage this opportunity to grow their portfolios by securing contracts with a central purchasing body like Highlands and Islands Airports Limited. ## Notice The Voice Communications Control System (VCCS) is an essential equipment to enable the provision of an Air Traffic Service (ATS). The existing VCCS at Benbecula (BEB), Stornoway (SYY) and Wick John O'Groats (WIC) airports is legacy equipment, with critical elements now deemed obsolete and no longer supportable by the manufacturer. The equipment at these three airports is different to the other VCCS in operation at HIAL airports. HIAL is looking to replace the VCC through a competitive tender excersie. The requirement is a like-for-like replacement of the VCCS equipment at BEB, SYY and WIC to improve the performance of the equipment and put in place a robust maintenance and support capability through market test. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Voice Communications Control System (VCCS) is an essential equipment to enable the provision of an Air Traffic Service (ATS). The existing VCCS at Benbecula (BEB), Stornoway (SYY) and Wick John O'Groats (WIC) airports is legacy equipment, with critical elements now deemed obsolete and no longer supportable by the manufacturer. The equipment at these three airports is different to the other VCCS in operation at HIAL airports. HIAL is looking to replace the VCC through a competitive tender excersie. The requirement is a like-for-like replacement of the VCCS equipment at BEB, SYY and WIC to improve the performance of the equipment and put in place a robust maintenance and support capability through market test. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555260 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £540 | | 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555260 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555260&idx=1 6th May 2026 - HIA-26-012 - Voice Communication and Control Systems PIN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555260 HIA-26-012 Voice Communication and Control System (VCCs) - The Voice Communications Control System (VCCS) is an essential equipment to enable the provision of an Air Traffic Service (ATS). The existing VCCS at Benbecula (BEB), Stornoway (SYY) and Wick John O'Groats (WIC) airports is legacy equipment, with critical elements now deemed obsolete and no longer supportable by the manufacturer. The equipment at these three airports is different to the other VCCS in operation at HIAL airports. HIAL is looking to replace the VCC through a competitive tender excersie. The requirement is a like-for-like replacement of the VCCS equipment at BEB, SYY and WIC to improve the performance of the equipment and put in place a robust maintenance and support capability through market test. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hial.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829768 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829768 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000829768. 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