Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Orkney Islands Council · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- Cormack Aircraft Services Ltd SME
- Value
- £550,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Vehicles & transport equipment · Special-purpose aircraft (CPV 34711400)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- 082416-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date29 Aug 2026
- Published31 Aug 2026Published 2 days after the contract date
Description
Orkney Islands Council (the Authority) has a requirement for the acquisition of pre-owned Britten Norman BN2B-26 aircraft to extend existing network during 2025/26 financial year to enhance services to the north isles’ communities inter-island air services. The service is provided under a Public Service Obligation (PSO) Contract. A PSO is established to maintain appropriate scheduled air services on routes which are vital for the economic development of the region they serve by setting frequency and pricing. Additional information: The estimated value as noted at section 11.2.6 is excluding VAT.
About the supplier
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