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Supply of One Pre-Owned Aircraft

Orkney Islands Council

Buyer Contact Info

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

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
400000.0 GBP
Published
21 Nov 2025, 10:13
Deadline
09 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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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Opportunity Context

Lots

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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