Provision for Public Service Obligation Air Services
Argyll and Bute Council · Scotland · up to £1,977,796
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What the buyer wants
Argyll and Bute Council seeks a single operator to provide Public Service Obligation air services connecting Oban with the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree for four years starting September 2027, ensuring safe, reliable, and financially sustainable air connectivity supporting local communities.
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.
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Services required
- Air transport services
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- Lot 1 (up to £1,977,796) — Argyll and Bute Council seeks to appoint a single operator to provide Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services between Oban, Coll, Colonsay and Tiree for a four-year period commencing 16 September 2027. The Contract covers the operation of safe, reliable and resilient scheduled passenger air services supporting connectivity, education, healthcare, economic development and tourism for the island communities served. Additional information: The subsidy represents the maximum funding available from the Council. The Contract Price is the amount proposed by the Tenderer to deliver the Services and must not exceed the maximum subsidy available.
Key facts
- Buyer: Argyll and Bute Council
- Estimated value: up to £1,977,796
- Deadline: 15 January 2027
- Location: Scotland
- Published on: Find a Tender — read the official notice
- First seen by Tenderoo: 23 October 2026
- CPV: 60400000
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