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Contract award · 29 Jul 2026

North Scotland/Wick John O’Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services

The Highland Council awarded “North Scotland/Wick John O’Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services” to Air Charter Scotland Ltd for £7.96m on 29 Jul 2026.

Transport servicesScotland

BuyerThe Highland Council
Value £7.96m
WinnerAir Charter Scotland Ltd SME

Open competition

Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.

Buyer
The Highland Council · Regional or local authority
Supplier
Air Charter Scotland Ltd SME
Value
£7,956,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Sector
Transport services · Air transport services (CPV 60400000)
Region
Scotland
Official notice
083133-2026 on Find a Tender
Timeline
  1. Contract date29 Jul 2026
  2. Published2 Sep 2026Published 35 days after the contract date

Description

A scheduled air passenger service between Wick John O’Groats Airport and both Aberdeen and Edinburgh Airports. Tenderers shall be able to price a range of comprehensive timetabling and frequency options, so that the services can be flexed according to demonstrable demand, without the need to re-tender. The Highland Council intend to work closely with the air operator throughout the life of the Contract to ensure successful delivery. To that end, there shall be clear communication channels established and regular contract management meetings to help reinforce the collaborated approach.

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