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Provision for Public Service Obligation Air Services

Argyll and Bute Council

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
15 Jan 2027
Published
23 Oct 2026
Estimated value
£2m
Location
Scotland

Overview

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.

CPV codes

  • 60400000

About the buyer

Argyll and Bute Council has published 36 tender notices since 25 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £5.3m. 7 of them are currently open.

How to apply

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