Provision of Election Night Flight Services

Location

Argyll and Bute

Description

The objective of this Service is to ensure the safe, secure and timely transportation of ballot boxes and election materials from designated island locations to Lochgilphead to enable the ballot counting process to commence as scheduled.

Renewal Options

The Contract may be extended for up to 2 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the Contract and following discussions with the successful Tenderer.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

As described in the Invitation to Tender 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=833999. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As described in the Invitation to Tender (minimum of 40 points) (SC Ref:833999)