Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Highland Council
Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
CPSSprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1463702670
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
North Scotland/Wick John O’Groats Airport PSO Scheduled Flight Services
Reference number
THC/TAMBS/WJOG/2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60400000 - Air transport services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Highland Council have secured a subsidy to help re-introduce air services to the North of Scotland; Wick to Aberdeen and Wick to Edinburgh.
Up to two airlines may service these routes and in collaboration with The Highland Council, the aim is to increase accessibility, desirability and prosperity to the North of Scotland for businesses, travellers and the local community alike.
The Highland Council are therefore seeking enthusiastic air service operator(s) to work with the Council to help achieve these aims.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
PSO 1: A scheduled air passenger service between WJOG and Edinburgh Airport.
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services
- 63520000 - Transport agency services
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
Wick Airport
Aberdeen Airport
Edinburgh Airport
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A scheduled air passenger service between Wick John 'O' Groats airport and Edinburgh airport.
Tenderers can price up either PSO, or can combine their offer to address the needs of both routes. The specifications have been designed that one aircraft could fulfil the requirements, although this is not a pre-requisite solution. Both PSO routes may be awarded to a single air operator where this is justified by reasons of operational efficiency.
The Highland Council intend to work closely with the air operator throughout the life of the Contract to ensure successful delivery. To that end, there shall be clear communication channels established and regular contract management meetings to help reinforce the collaborated approach.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
An extension for a period of up to 12 Months is possible.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
PSO 2: A scheduled air passenger service between WJOG and Aberdeen Airport.
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services
- 63520000 - Transport agency services
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
Wick Airport
Aberdeen Airport
Edinburgh Airport
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A scheduled air passenger service between Wick John 'O' Groats airport and Aberdeen airport.
Tenderers can price up either PSO, or can combine their offer to address the needs of both routes. The specifications have been designed that one aircraft could fulfil the requirements, although this is not a pre-requisite solution. Both PSO routes may be awarded to a single air operator where this is justified by reasons of operational efficiency.
The Highland Council intend to work closely with the air operator throughout the life of the Contract to ensure successful delivery. To that end, there shall be clear communication channels established and regular contract management meetings to help reinforce the collaborated approach.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
An extension of up to 12 months is possible.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Qualifications and Accreditations:
Tenderers are required to provide evidence of appropriate licences and accreditations to operate the scheduled service routes and proposed aircraft(s)
Environmental Requirements:
Tenderers are required to provide their environmental policy which shall be in line with Government Guidance, objectives and targets.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Tenderers must provide:
i. Audited accounts covering the past 2 years
ii. Bank details provided for financial reference purposes
The Council will use an independent credit scoring organisation such as Equifax, to conduct appropriate financial probity checks.
Tenders must provide evidence of the following insurances:
- Passenger liability insurance
- Employers Liability
- Public Liability
Insurances must be in accordance with the levels recommended by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Audited accounts covering the past 2 years
Bank details provided for financial reference purposes.
- Passenger liability insurance
- Employers Liability
- Public Liability
Insurances must be in accordance with the levels recommended by the Civil Aviation Authority.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Experience Requirements
Tenderers must provide:
2 examples in the last 5 years of successful delivery of equivalent or similar contracts
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
2 examples in the last 5 years of successful delivery of equivalent or similar contracts
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
25 November 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
2 December 2021
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
25 November 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: October 2023/2024
six.3) Additional information
In addition to their main offering, tenderers may offer a Variant tender based on the requirements of The Highland Council. A fundamentally altered tender submission will not be considered.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19750. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
N/A
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community Benefit requirements are contained within the documentation available in the attachments area of PCS-T
(SC Ref:669059)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
To be Agreed
To be Agreed
Country
United Kingdom