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In brief

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a single operator to deliver Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services connecting Oban with the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree in the United Kingdom. The estimated value is 1977796 GBP. The contract duration is 48 months. The deadline for submissions is 15 January 2027. Notice, tender documents and submission instructions are available on find-tender.service.gov.uk.

Updated October 23, 2026

Deadline
83 days left
January 15, 2027
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
100260-2026
Value
£1,977,796
Location
Scotland, United Kingdom
Published
October 17, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

October 23, 2026

Deadline for Questions

January 08, 2027

Submission Deadline

January 15, 2027

Contract Start Date

September 15, 2027

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Key facts

Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Estimated value
£1,977,796
Deadline
83 days left
CPV Code
60400000 — Air transport services
Procedure
Open procedure
Lots
Divided into lots
Source
UK Find a Tender Service
Budget
£1,977,796
Duration
48 months
Location
Scotland
Type
Open Procedure

Original Tender Description

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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