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Manston Live Test

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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02 May 2019 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Manston Live Test" was conducted by the Department for Transport, focusing on the provision of freight transport agency services. The contract, valued at £2,200, involved setting up a live test at Manston Airfield as part of Operation Brock. The procurement was completed using a direct method through a single tender action, with the contract period commencing on 7th January 2019 and concluding on 8th January 2019. The award notice was published on 2nd May 2019, capturing this procurement's key elements.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for large service providers that specialise in freight transport agency services. Businesses with the capacity to support operational logistics may find this tender beneficial, as it involved a specific service provision for governmental operations. The straightforward nature of the procurement method could appeal to companies with established capabilities in similar service contracts, enabling them to compete effectively for future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

Manston Live Test

Notice Description

Set up STA to pay Jempsons for provision of services for one day live test at Manston Airfield for Operation Brock.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e99326b-299b-48c7-a3d0-20cab8b804f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0d8f981-e8a6-49ea-acde-d1f3848ed9b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 8 Jan 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN JEMPSONS & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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