Buyer Name: Orkney Islands Council
Buyer Address: Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, UKM65, KW15 1NY, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Rosemary Colsell
Contact Email: rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 01856873535
Buyer Name: Orkney Islands Council
Buyer Address: Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, UKM65, KW15 1NY, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Rosemary Colsell
Contact Email: rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 01856873535
Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the acquisition of a pre-owned Britten Norman BN2B-26 aircraft to extend the existing network to enhance services to the north isles communities inter-island air services.
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Lot 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.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Value: GBP 400,000
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
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