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title: "Operation of Spaceport 1"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000842829"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Comhairle nan Eilean Siar"
published: "2026-09-14"
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# Operation of Spaceport 1

Buyer: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000842829

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## Summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is procuring services to operate Spaceport 1 at Scolpaig Farm on the Isle of North Uist, in the Outer Hebrides. The requirement covers the operation of a spaceport and is classified as space transport services (CPV 60500000). The service will be delivered at the Scolpaig Farm site, postcode HS6 5DH. The procurement is for one lot. Community benefits are included in the requirement, so the successful operator will also be expected to deliver the community-benefit commitments set out in the tender requirements. This opportunity suits organisations that provide specialist spaceport, launch-site or related space transport operations, rather than suppliers of general facilities management or routine transport services.

The process reached tender: the council invited offers through a selective procedure using competitive dialogue, with electronic submission. The tender deadline set by the buyer was 30 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract period is 10,800 days, with an estimated total value of £2,550,000. The buyer planned to invite three candidates to the second stage on 30 October 2026. Bids must remain valid for 90 days and may not include variants. The contract will be assessed on quality and price, weighted 60% and 40% respectively. English is the submission language. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement and is not described as recurrent or renewable.

This opportunity is commercially relevant to an operator with the specialist capability to run a spaceport at a remote island site and deliver space transport services over a long operating period. Well-placed suppliers are likely to have direct experience of spaceport or launch-site operations, suitable operational systems, competent technical and safety personnel, and the capacity to maintain reliable services at Scolpaig Farm on North Uist. The selective competitive-dialogue approach suits organisations able to explain and refine a complex operating solution with the council before submitting their final offer. Suppliers must also be able to meet the stated suitability requirements, submit in English, work electronically, and deliver the required community benefits alongside the operational service.

## 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=SEP564467 |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 14 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564467

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564467
  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-r6ebe6-0000842829
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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