Voice Communications and Control System (BEB, SYY, WIC)

F06Contract award notice – utilities099797-2026HLHighlands and Islands Airports Limited
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CPV codes
32573000 - Communications control system31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment32570000 - Communications equipment34962000 - Air-traffic control equipment
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Notice type
F06Contract award notice – utilities
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Publication date
22 Oct 2026, 09:03

Overview

Supply, installation and commissioning of replacement Voice Communications and Control Systems (VCCS) at Benbecula, Stornoway and Wick airports, including training, warranty and associated implementation services.

The contract was awarded via a Non-Competitive Action (NCA). The Authority identified an urgent operational requirement to replace ageing and obsolete Voice Communications and Control Systems (VCCS) at Benbecula, Stornoway and Wick airports. HIAL concluded that proceeding with a direct award would mitigate the operational risks associated with maintaining critical air traffic services while replacement equipment was procured and implemented. The contract was awarded to Copperchase Limited for the supply, installation, commissioning, training, warranty and associated support services. (SC Ref:846109)

The procurement was undertaken to secure the supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of replacement Voice Communications and Control Systems (VCCS) for Benbecula, Stornoway and Wick airports. The requirement included associated implementation, training and support services to replace ageing communications infrastructure supporting the provision of air traffic services. Additional information: The award criteria shown reflect the Authority's intended assessment methodology for the procurement requirement. The contract was subsequently awarded following approval of a Non-Competitive Action.

Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition HIAL identified an urgent requirement to replace obsolete Voice Communications and Control Systems (VCCS) at Benbecula, Stornoway and Wick Airports. The existing systems were assessed as presenting a high and increasing operational risk due to obsolescence, the unavailability of manufacturer support, existing faults and the potential impact on the continued provision of air traffic services. Following consideration of the operational risks, business case and supporting justification, a Non-Competitive Action process was undertaken and a contract was awarded to Copperchase Limited for the supply, installation, commissioning, training, warranty and support associated with replacement VCCS equipment. The Authority considered that delaying implementation until completion of a competitive procurement process would materially extend the period during which the identified operational risks remained.

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