Provision for Public Service Obligation Air Services

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Argyll and Bute Council

the United Kingdom

£2m

15 Jan 2027

Description

Services Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to appoint a single operator to deliver Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services connecting Oban with the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The Contract is for a four-year period commencing on 16 September 2027 and ending on 15 September 2031. The Services are intended to provide safe, reliable, resilient and financially sustainable air connectivity for island communities, supporting access to education, healthcare, essential services, employment, tourism and economic development. The successful Operator shall be responsible for the operation, management and delivery of the scheduled air services, including aircraft, crew, maintenance, booking and ticketing arrangements, customer service, marketing, performance reporting and associated operational activities in accordance with the Contract requirements.

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Buyer

Argyll and Bute Council

Country

the United Kingdom

Regions (NUTS)

UKM63

Category

Transport services (excl. Waste transport) · Transport services60400000

Contract value

£2m

Deadline

15 Jan 2027

Published

23 Oct 2026

Languages

English

Source

United Kingdom (Find a Tender) · 100260-2026

How to bid

Procedure

Open - anyone may submit a tender

Award criteria

Service Proposal, Commercial Proposal, Community Benefits, Fair Work Practices, Prompt Payment Performance

How the award is decided

54, 34, 2, 0, 10%

Contract terms

Type of contract

Services

Contract starts

2027-09-16T00:00:00+01:00

Contract ends

2031-09-15T23:59:59+01:00

Legal basis

32014L0024

Contact the buyer

Email

annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Address

Kilmory, PA31 8RT, Lochgilphead

Website

http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk

Contact point

Annabel Travers

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