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Whole aircraft charter to move cargo between Central Africa and the UK

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is overseeing the procurement for a whole aircraft charter to transport cargo between Central Africa and the UK. This tender, classified under non-scheduled air transport services, was awarded to Air Charter Service PLC for a total value of £152,903.23. The contract period commenced on 30th July 2015 and concluded on the same day. The procurement method used was selective, employing a restricted procedure, which highlights the competitive and structured approach taken during this process. This contracting procedure has been marked as complete as of 19th June 2015.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in air transport services, particularly those capable of providing non-scheduled flight charters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to participate in future tenders of a similar nature, as the Ministry of Defence actively engages with suppliers within this business scale. Companies with experience in logistics and international transport, particularly those experienced in operations related to Africa and the UK, may benefit significantly from similar contracts aimed at enhancing supply chain capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Whole aircraft charter to move cargo between Central Africa and the UK

Notice Description

Whole aircraft charter to move cargo between Central Africa and the UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e5437c7-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c2ace8b-d081-415f-a8a8-ebba73443a63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,903 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,903 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 201510 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2015 - 30 Jul 2015 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR CHARTER SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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