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Provision for Public Service Obligation Air Services

Argyll and Bute Council(buyer)

Published
Published 23 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 15 January 2027 (63 days left)
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Overview

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a single operator to deliver Public Service Obligation air services connecting Oban with the islands of Coll, Colonsay, and Tiree. The contract covers a four-year period from September 2027 to September 2031, with the operator responsible for scheduled air service operations, aircraft, crew, maintenance, ticketing, and customer service. The opportunity is currently active with an estimated value of £1,977,796 and submissions due by 15 January 2027.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,977,796
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
23 October 2026
Deadline
15 January 2027
Classification (CPV)
Air transport services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

11

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Transport services (excl. Waste transport) drew a median of 11 bids over the last 24 months; 9% received only one.

How bids will be scored

  • Service Proposal
  • Price

Market context

Typical award in Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

£49,950

Median of 11,672 awards in the last 24 months

Argyll and Bute Council in the last 12 months

52

contracts awarded, worth £66,616,693 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    23 October 2026

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    23 October 2026

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    23 October 2026

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