Provision for Public Service Obligation Air Services

Buyer

Argyll and Bute Council

Estimated value

£2m

Location

Scotland

Deadline

15 January 2027

Published

23 October 2026

Category

Air transport services

Trade

Uncategorised

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

Argyll and Bute Council seeks a single operator to provide scheduled air services connecting Oban with Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The contract runs for four years from 16 September 2027 to 15 September 2031, with no other special requirements stated.

Description from the notice

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.