Exploitation of Regular Air Services, under concession, on the routes Lisbon/ Horta/Lisbon, Funchal/Ponta Delgada/Funchal, Lisbon/Santa Maria/Lisbon, Lisbon/Pico/Lisbon and Funchal/Terceira/Funchal

This tender is for the concession and operation of regular air services connecting various points within Portugal, including mainland Portugal and the Azores and Madeira archipelagos. The specific routes to be operated are: Lisbon to Horta and return, Funchal to Ponta Delgada and return, Lisbon to Santa Maria and return, Lisbon to Pico and return, and Funchal to Terceira and return. This signifies a public service obligation or a strategic initiative to ensure air connectivity between these locations, which are often geographically dispersed and reliant on air transport. The tender seeks an airline or aviation company to operate these routes under a concession agreement, implying a contract that grants rights and responsibilities for providing the service, potentially with subsidies or specific performance requirements. Bidders will be evaluated based on their operational capabilities, financial stability, proposed fleet, service quality, safety record, and pricing. The objective is to secure reliable and efficient air transport services for passengers and potentially cargo on these vital inter-island and mainland-to-island routes.

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Aviation and Freight. Located in Portugal, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 62.5 million.

Published through base_gov_pt, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.