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Tender: Operation of PSO Air Services Linking Oban with Coll, Colonsay and Tiree

Released 12 days ago

Closes15 Jan 2027

Likely valueEstimate£1.2M to £7.2MInflation adjusted

LocationScotland

AgencyArgyll and Bute Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryTransport & Logistics

72 days leftCloses Fri, 15 Jan 2027

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Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a supplier to operate Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services connecting Oban with the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree under a single-operator four-year contract from 16 September 2027 to 15 September 2031. The services must provide safe, reliable, resilient and financially sustainable air connectivity to support access to education, healthcare, essential services, employment, tourism and economic development. The successful operator will be responsible for operation, management and delivery of scheduled services, including provision of 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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