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Design and Build of Lattice Towers at Sumburgh, Kirkwall, Dundee and Campbeltown Airports

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited · All their open notices

What this is

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) is procuring a Design and Build specialist to undertake the detailed design, construction, and installation of 7 new 10-metre high lattice towers across 4 airports: Sumburgh, Kirkwall, Dundee, and Campbeltown. The scope includes hinged folding towers, foundations, ducting, cabling, termination boxes, and a lightning protection risk assessment in accordance with BS EN 62305. The estimated contract value is £300,000 excluding VAT, with contract award anticipated late May/June 2026.

Key points

Design and build of 7 x 10m lattice towers (hinged) across Sumburgh, Kirkwall, Dundee, and Campbeltown airports — includes foundations, ducting, cabling, and lightning protection (BS EN 62305)
Estimated value: £300,000 excluding VAT; CAA regulatory approval required before construction
Contract Notice expected February 2026; contract award anticipated late May/June 2026. Supplier Q&A available on PCS.

Who can bid

Design and Build specialist with experience in structural lattice tower design and construction at operational airfields. Must conduct a lightning protection risk assessment (BS EN 62305) and obtain CAA regulatory approval prior to construction. All works must comply with British Standards, Eurocodes, and HIAL's health, safety, and environmental policies. Full eligibility will be published with the Contract Notice.

How to submit

Register interest via Public Contracts Scotland. Supplier Q&A document uploaded 14 April 2026 and available on PCS. Contact: lucy.wright@gov.scot.

Clarifications

Contact HIAL via lucy.wright@gov.scot. Supplier Q&A available on PCS (uploaded 14 April 2026).

Contract period

Contract award anticipated late May/June 2026. Contract Notice expected February 2026.

Classification

CPV 45235100 — Construction work for airports 44212263 — Lattice masts45213331 — Airport buildings construction work71311240 — Airport engineering services ScotlandHighlands & IslandsNorth East Scotland

Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.