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Provision of whole aircraft charter for the transportation of military and government cargo and personnel worldwide

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER

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28 Jul 2019 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, based in Bristol, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of whole aircraft charter services aimed at transporting military and government cargo and personnel worldwide. This procurement process follows a selective method and includes four distinct Lots: Cargo, Cargo Emergency, Passenger, and Passenger Compassionate. The tender was completed on 11 June 2019 and the contract period is set to last from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2023, with a total contract value of £151,270,000 and a minimum contract value of £57,295,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those engaged in air transportation services, logistics, and related fields, enabling them to expand their service offerings and strengthen their market presence. Companies with capabilities in providing flexible access to commercial aircraft charters, especially those experienced in military or governmental contracts, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement. The range of services required suggests a need for businesses of varying scales, especially those that can meet the stringent requirements of the Ministry of Defence in a dynamic operational environment.

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Notice Title

Provision of whole aircraft charter for the transportation of military and government cargo and personnel worldwide

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for whole aircraft charter for the transportation of military cargo and personnel worldwide. The Authority requires the ability to access commercial aircrafts in order to augment its military fleet in times of operational surge or to transport exceptional loads. Suppliers are required to provide flexible access to the commercial whole aircraft charter market in a dynamic and fast moving military environment. The requirement has been split into four Lots and no commitment Framework Agreements have been awarded to Suppliers under each of the following Lots. Lot 1 - Cargo Lot 2 -Cargo Emergency Lot 3 - Passenger Lot 4 - Passenger Compassionate Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Non-scheduled air transport services.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c224599-a11f-4855-978c-885754992a04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c8caba-5525-4e75-b048-e34427a2c304
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

60423000 - Air-charter services

60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew

60424110 - Hire of fixed-wing aircraft with crew

60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£151,270,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,295,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER
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
6
Supplier Names

ACC AVIATION

AGILITY PROJECT LOGISTICS

AIR CHARTER SERVICES

AIR PARTNER

CHAPMAN FREEBORN AIRCHARTERING

DAMCO

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