Tender

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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Tender

06 May 2018 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Other is seeking to procure a whole aircraft charter service for the transportation of military and government cargo and personnel worldwide. This tender, titled "Provision of whole aircraft charter for the transportation of military and government cargo and personnel worldwide," is currently in the Tender stage and will close on 5th June 2018. The procurement is divided into four Lots, focusing on cargo and passenger services, with a total estimated contract value of £151,270,000. The contract period is set to begin on 1st August 2019 and will run until 31st July 2023, covering various delivery locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in air transport services, especially those specialising in non-scheduled air transport and aircraft charters. Companies that can provide flexible and responsive services in high-pressure operational environments would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the ability to apply for multiple Lots, including those specifically for emergency and compassionate transport, diverse suppliers—ranging from small and medium enterprises to larger firms with the capacity to manage charter operations—can leverage this procurement process to expand their market presence within the defence sector.

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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: Lot 1 - Cargo Lot 2 -Cargo Emergency Lot 3 - Passenger Lot 4 - Passenger Compassionate There is no limit to the number of Lots a supplier may apply to tender for. Suppliers may apply for one Lot only (except Lot 2) or for more than one Lot. In order to apply for Lot 2 - Cargo Emergency, suppliers must successfully apply for Lot 1 Cargo. Suppliers cannot apply for Lot 2 only. Framework Agreements will be awarded for each Lot. 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-b5fd17-8f225c47-967c-421f-9600-3e55c925a66c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214fd69f-5a31-4720-8ef6-27fc64855907
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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