--- title: "Provision of Election Night Flight Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833999" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833999" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833999.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833999.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-08" --- # Provision of Election Night Flight Services Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833999 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833999) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833999.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council invites tenders for the provision of Election Night Flight Services, a contract to ensure the secure and timely transportation of ballot boxes and election materials from various island locations to Lochgilphead. This falls under the category of general public services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open procedure method, encouraging electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website. Key dates include the submission deadline on 17 July 2026, the award period commencement on the same day, and the contract period starting from 1 September 2026, potentially extending until 31 August 2031. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transport services, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive and secure items. Companies that can demonstrate reliable operational delivery and methodology would be well-positioned to compete. With a focus on service quality and price, companies possessing the necessary technical capabilities and suitability criteria, as detailed in the Invitation to Tender, are encouraged to participate. This contract also expects adherence to performance terms and presents options for renewal, subject to satisfactory performance, offering long-term business prospects. ## Notice The objective of this Service is to ensure the safe, secure and timely transportation of ballot boxes and election materials from designated island locations to Lochgilphead to enable the ballot counting process to commence as scheduled. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The objective of this Service is to ensure the safe, secure and timely transportation of ballot boxes and election materials from designated island locations to Lochgilphead to enable the ballot counting process to commence as scheduled. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 2 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the Contract and following discussions with the successful Tenderer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557442 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 | | Recurrence | 4 years, 6 months or 6 years, 6 months | ## 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 | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew ## Release History - 8 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557442 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557442 Provision of Election Night Flight Services - The objective of this Service is to ensure the safe, secure and timely transportation of ballot boxes and election materials from designated island locations to Lochgilphead to enable the ballot counting process to commence as scheduled. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833999 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833999 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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