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title: "HIA-26-019 Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830391"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# HIA-26-019 Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules)

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830391

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, identified as APR554628, is currently at the planning stage. The central purchasing body is seeking a contract for the provision of airfield de-icers, specifically Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products. This procurement project, titled "HIA-26-019 Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules)," is classified under the civil aviation industry. The goods will be delivered in the UKM6 region of Inverness, aligning with regulatory standards of various statutory bodies including the CAA, DfT, and ICAO. The procurement is valued at £4,500,000 and is anticipated to progress with a future notice date set for 19th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of chemical safety products, particularly those specialising in de-icing solutions for aviation contexts. Companies with a track record in conformity to environmental protection guidelines, as set by regulatory entities like the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, will be well-placed to compete. The lucrative value of the contract signifies an attractive venture for firms equipped to handle large-scale deliveries within strict compliance parameters, supporting their growth in the public aviation sector.

## Notice

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) have a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) have a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products. HIAL's airports are operated in accordance with the regulatory standards of statutory bodies including the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Department for Transport (DfT), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). HIAL Airports hold Controlled Activity Regulations (CAR) licences, designed to prevent and control pollution. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) audit HIAL using the SEPA scheme called Compliance Assessment Scheme (CAS). CAS has been designed to demonstrate the level of compliance associated with specific licence conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554628 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| 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

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24951310 - De-icing agents

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554628

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR554628&idx=1
  27th April 2026 - HIA-26-019 Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules) PIN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554628
  HIA-26-019 Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules) - Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) have a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hial.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830391
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830391

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