Official UK procurement notice
Provision of Inter-Island Air Services for Orkney Outer North Isles
Authority: Orkney Islands Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionOrkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the provision of an Inter Island Air Service operating to the six Outer North Isles of Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Sanday, Stronsay and Eday under a Public Service Obligation (PSO), which establishes the minimum frequencies and sets the maximum fare levels provided to each of the isles.
- Recurrence: August 2028
CPV: Air transport services · Aircraft repair services · Non-scheduled air transport services · Scheduled air transport services · Support services for air transport
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the provision of an Inter…AwardedPublished value£6,890,244
Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the provision of an Inter Island Air Service operating to the six Outer North Isles under a Public Service Obligation (PSO), which establishes the minimum frequencies and sets the maximum fare levels provided to each of the isles.
The maintenance of scheduled air services between Orkney Mainland (Kirkwall) and the islands of Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, and Eday are essential to counter the islands peripherality, fragile economic base and depopulation of the islands. There is no rapid alternative means of transport to Kirkwall on the Orkney Mainland, and for onward connections with the Scottish Mainland. The designated services, which are currently operated by the air carrier Loganair Ltd, are essential for the maintenance of the economic and social fabric of the islands. They are used for access to essential services (e.g. educational, financial, commercial, professional, advisory and health) which cannot be provided locally; and are also used for tourism. Should these air services be withdrawn the upkeep of the airfields could be placed in jeopardy and this in turn would put at risk the vitally important air ambulance service (currently operated by helicopter) which provides the essential emergency medical link. For North Ronaldsay and Papay Westray these services are defined as lifeline services in terms of the Scottish Government criteria. In recognition of the importance of these services, subsidy is made available by Orkney Islands Council (“the Council”) to subsidise the Designated Services. Additional information: The contract value as noted at 11.2.6 is in relation to Option 1 the current services and for the contract duration of 48 months. An estimated contract value of 8,890,243 GBP is estimated to include the enhanced services. Take up of Option 2 and 3 will be subject to a Council decision following subject to Committee approval.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 50
- Price: 50
- Suitability
As described in the tender documentation
- Technical & professional ability
The bidder will need to hold the appropriate Air Operator Certificate in compliance with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · August 2028
- First published
- 11 Sept 2024, 16:10 BST
- Last source update
- 21 Jan 2025, 16:23 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 14 Oct 2024 – …
- Authority reference
OIC/PROC/1915- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-002074- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a12Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
As per the conditions of contract included in the invitation to tender documentation.
Publisher note: Orkney Islands Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage and not award a Contract. The expenditure, work or effort undertaken by bidders prior to the award of any Contract is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. Late tenders will not be considered by the Council and all questions are to be submitted via the questions and answers section of this contract advertisement on PCS. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. The award of this Contract is confirmed on the basis of Option 1 in the first instance whilst funding discussions are ongoing with NHS Orkney and Scottish Government in respect of an enhanced level of service through the introduction of a third aircraft. If successful, an enhanced option with a third aircraft is to be taken forward, depending on the level of funding awarded.The award of this Contract is confirmed on the basis of Option 1 in the first instance whilst funding discussions are ongoing with NHS Orkney and Scottish Government in respect of an enhanced level of service through the introduction of a third aircraft. If successful, an enhanced option with a third aircraft is to be taken forward, depending on the level of funding awarded. The award of this Contract is confirmed on the basis of Option 1 in the first instance whilst funding discussions are ongoing with NHS Orkney and Scottish Government in respect of an enhanced level of service through the introduction of a third aircraft. If successful, an enhanced option with a third aircraft is to be taken forward, depending on the level of funding awarded. (SC Ref:788035)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Submission deadline
- 14 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
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- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 14 Oct 2024, 14:00 BST
Timeline
14 Oct 2024 → 21 Jan 2025 · 3 dates- Submission deadline14 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened14 Oct 2024, 14:00 BST
- Notice published21 Jan 2025, 16:23 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete21 Jan 2025, 16:23 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loganair Limited | £6,821,240 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 002074-2025-OIC/PROC/1915-1 · Loganair Limited
- Signed
- 20 Dec 2024
- Value
- £6,821,240
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Kirkwall Sherriff CourtMediation bodyReview bodyReview contact point
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Loganair LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria