Periodic indicative notice – utilities
This notice is a periodic indicative notice only
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
Head Office, Inverness Airport
Inverness
IV2 7JB
UK
Telephone: +44 1667462445
E-mail: procurement@hial.co.uk
Fax: +44 1667464300
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.hial.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13542
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.6) Main activity
Airport-related activities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Prior Information Notice - Maintenance Inspections of Masts and Towers at 11 HIAL Airports
Reference number: HIA-1812
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71630000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the supply market of one of 31 forthcoming Infrastructure Maintenance Service Tenders across HIAL Airports in 2024/25.
Masts & Towers Inspections - HIAL operate 96 masts and towers across 11 of its airports at Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick John O'Groats.
The services are being commissioned to provide HIAL with asset condition inspections, maintenance reports and safe-to-climb certificates for its mast and tower structures located at each of the 11 airports.
HIAL are seeking to appoint a dedicated contractor to ensure correct maintenance inspection services to these assets, which are an essential operational and safety obligation.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71631000
71631400
44212250
44212200
71730000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM61
UKM62
UKM63
UKM64
UKM65
UKM66
UKM71
UKM6
Main site or place of performance:
HIAL's airports at Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree, Wick John O'Groats.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contractor must provide annual testing services, maintenance inspections, and maintenance inspection reports on the structural condition and maintenance needs of its 96 masts and towers, located across 11 Airports at Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick John O'Groats.
The Contractor must provide factual condition reports. The Contractor must provide safe-to-climb certificates for all masts and towers featuring or fitted with climbing facilities.
The Contractor may be required to undertake new works related to airfield masts and towers, which will include design, supply, installation and commissioning.
See attached PIN Document for more information on the background to requirement, scope, programme and next steps to participate in the tender.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
28/06/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
HIAL is conducting several tender exercises during 2024/25 for various maintenance service contracts across the estate. An overview of all contract opportunities on offer is included as an attachment to this PIN.
Contractors must ensure that they register their interest in this tender to Procurement@hial.co.uk by 1400 hours on 25 June 2024. An Information Session will be held virtually via MS Teams on 25 June 2024 at 1800 hours - Contractors must register to receive the invitation to the event. For those not able to attend, any materials and Q&A will be provided.
A short video has also been produced to promote the various Maintenance contract opportunities shortly to be published, and help businesses navigate the process. The video can be viewed on the HIAL web page(hial.co.uk): Procurement Tenders for 2024 – New Procurement Tenders Available - Highlands and Islands Airports Limited.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=767548.
(SC Ref:767548)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/05/2024