Who won: Supply of One Pre-Owned Aircraft

A goods contract from Orkney Islands Council. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

Orkney Islands Council

Published

31 August 2026

About this contract

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the acquisition of a pre-owned Britten Norman BN2B-26 aircraft to extend the existing network to enhance services to the north isles communities inter-island air services.

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✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Orkney Islands Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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