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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

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, 00:00
Deadline
09 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34711400
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

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

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544051

Link Title: Supply of One Pre-Owned Aircraft

Link 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.

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.. 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 400,000.00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Documents

Document Title: Supply of One Pre-Owned Aircraft

Document 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.

Document Title: Invitation to Tender Documentation

Document Title: Structure and Format of Proposal

Document Title: Additional Aircraft Information

Document Title: Pricing Schedule

Document Title: Compliance Statement

Document Title: Specification

Document Title: Aircraft Purchase Agreement

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