Closed tender

Supply of One Pre-Owned Aircraft

Details

Value
£400,000
Topic
Piloted aircraft
Published
21 November 2025
Submission
9 January 2026

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. Lot 1: 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.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published21 November 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date9 January 2026

About the buyer

Orkney Islands Council is the local authority for the Orkney Islands, and buys through a dedicated procurement service led by a service manager. Construction works are sourced through a Dynamic Purchasing System open to approved contractors. Smaller purchases are assessed directly by individual council officers, with formal written quotations sought above a lower threshold. Suppliers must also meet a sustainable procurement policy covering environmental and social standards.

Over the past 5 years, most of Orkney Islands Council's contract awards have been in repair and maintenance, transport equipment and architectural and engineering services.

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