Provision of Air Services between Glasgow Airport and Campbeltown, Tiree and Barra

UK registered airline

Economic Operators shall be required to satisfy minimum standards of economic and financial standing. To determine these standards, Economic Operators shall:

(a) in response to SPD, Question Ref. 4B.1a provide the specified annual turnover for the last two years of trading, or for the period which is available if trading for less than two years;

(b) in response to SPD, Question Ref. 4B.6 provide the name, value and/or range of NINE financial criteria for the last two years of trading, or for the period which is available if trading for less than two years; and (c) in response to SPD, Question Ref. 4B.5 confirm they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract the required levels of insurance.

In addition to the information requested under (a) and (b), economic operators are required to provide a link/copies of the associated annual accounts as filed at Companies House (or equivalent if not a UK registered company) for the last two years of trading, or for the period which is available if less than two years.

This information has been requested to enable Transport Scotland to perform their own assessment and confirm the financial ratios submitted. Ultimately, ensuring the correct score is allocated, and to ensure no misinterpretation. Where there exist differences in ratios, between those provided and those calculated by Transport Scotland, clarification will be sought.

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Under the SPD, Question Ref 4C1.1/ 4C1.2, 4C2 and 4C6. Economic Operators shall be required to insert suitable responses to those questions demonstrating that they have the required minimum standards of eligibility and technical and professional ability under those questions. Answers to those questions shall be assessed on the basis of PASS or FAIL.

Economic Operators who fail to satisfy these minimum standards (if they either answer 'No' or fail to provide an acceptable answer) shall be excluded from the procurement

competition.

In accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements and in order to perform the services the candidates must have relevant access to sufficient numbers of type rated Captains and First Officers to operate air services.