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Voice Communications and Control System (BEB, SYY, WIC)

Awarded to Copperchase Ltd

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited(buyer)

Published
Published 22 October 2026
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Overview

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, and commissioning of replacement Voice Communications and Control Systems (VCCS) at Benbecula, Stornoway, and Wick airports. The scope also includes training, warranty, and associated implementation services. The contract has been awarded to Copperchase Ltd for a value of £511,425.88.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Contract signed
Category
Goods
Procedure
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Rules
Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016
Published
22 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Instrumentation and control equipmentRadio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipmentCommunications equipmentCommunications control systemAir-traffic control equipmentControl tower equipmentAir-traffic controlAir-traffic control systems+3 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£511,426
Award date
5 August 2026
Bids received
1
Winner
  • Copperchase Ltd

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Copperchase Ltd

Based in
Cramlington

1 other contract from Highlands and Islands Airports Limited since 2018.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

Open and restricted tenders in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.

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Market context

Typical award in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

£139,201

Median of 1,957 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 3.7× the median.

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited in the last 12 months

5

contracts awarded, worth £1,280,915 in total

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    22 October 2026

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