Provision for Public Service Obligation Air Services
Deadline:15 Jan 2027, 12:00
Tender information
Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Type
Contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Estimated value
£1,977,796
Duration
16/09/2027 - 15/09/2031
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.
Argyll and Bute Council seeks to appoint a single operator to provide Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services between Oban, Coll, Colonsay and Tiree for a four-year period commencing 16 September 2027. The Contract covers the operation of safe, reliable and resilient scheduled passenger air services supporting connectivity, education, healthcare, economic development and tourism for the island communities served.
Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Open for offers
80 days left
Important dates
26 Oct - Publication date
15 Jan - Deadline
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