Award

Whole Aircraft Charter to Move Cargo between the UK and Africa

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT

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Award

16 May 2018 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a whole aircraft charter to move cargo between the UK and Africa has been completed. The buying organisation, Defence Equipment & Support, issued this tender under the category of air-charter services with a value of £774,500. The award notice for this contract was published on 16th May 2018, following an active tender period that ended on 9th May 2018. The contract is set to commence on 2nd June 2018 and will conclude on 5th June 2018, covering a wide delivery range including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and transportation sector, particularly those capable of handling air-charter services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal opportunity to engage in competitive procurement processes. Companies specialising in freight movement, especially those with operational capabilities in both the UK and Africa, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their market presence and fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

Whole Aircraft Charter to Move Cargo between the UK and Africa

Notice Description

Whole aircraft charter to move cargo between the UK and Africa

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-738b06db-1519-4f03-8426-f5cfa9a8b768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344c77b-661b-4327-a269-8b87732ab16c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60423000 - Air-charter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£774,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£774,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2018 - 5 Jun 2018 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT
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

DAMCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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