--- title: "Provision of Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules) at Ten Airports" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836750" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836750" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836750.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836750.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED" published: "2026-07-27" --- # Provision of Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules) at Ten Airports Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836750 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836750) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836750.json) ## Summary The contracting process is being facilitated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), located at Inverness Airport, UK, seeking to secure an external provider for the delivery of Potassium Formate-based liquid de-icer and granular Sodium Formate runway de-icer products. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category of the aviation industry and spans ten airport locations, including Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Islay, Inverness, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree, and Wick. The tender is currently in the "Tender Update" stage due to a recently issued corrigendum following an error in the tender's evaluation criteria. Interested suppliers should take note of the revised tender opportunity that corrects the evaluation split to 30% quality and 70% cost. The deadline for electronic submissions of tenders is set for 13th August 2026 at noon, with the award period commencing immediately thereafter. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in chemical products and runway maintenance supplies to expand their market presence by supplying critical de-icing solutions. Companies with expertise in environmental compliance, especially those familiar with regulatory standards set by bodies such as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), would find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, promoting broad competition and providing a robust platform for bidders to demonstrate their technical and economic stability. With a contract value estimated at GBP 4.5 million and a contract period extending over four years, this tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth through long-term collaboration with a central purchasing body. ## 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=JUL560919 | | Notice type | OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Jul 2026 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560919 - 27 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560928 - 23 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560826 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560826&idx=6 23rd July 2026 - HIA-26-019 - ITT Part 2 Contract Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560826&idx=7 23rd July 2026 - HIA-26-019 - ITT Part 3 Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560826&idx=8 23rd July 2026 - HIA-26-019 - ITT PART 4 Quality Criteria - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560826&idx=9 23rd July 2026 - HIA-26-019 - ITT PART 5 Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560826&idx=10 23rd July 2026 - HIA-26-019 - ITT PART 6 Tender Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560826&idx=2 23rd July 2026 - Appendix B - Airfield De-Icer Granule Application Equipment Images - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560826&idx=3 23rd July 2026 - Appendix C Airfield De-Icer Contract Compliance Matrix - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560826&idx=4 23rd July 2026 - Appendix D - Estimated Number of Trainee Attendees - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560826&idx=5 23rd July 2026 - HIA-26-019 - ITT Part 1 Invitation and Instructions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560826&idx=1 23rd July 2026 - Appendix A - Airfield De-Icer Storage and Contact Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560826 Provision of Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules) at Ten Airports - 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560928 Provision of Airfield De-Icer (Fluid and Granules) at Ten Airports - 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 - 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