Award

Aircraft hire for volcanic ash measurements

MET OFFICE

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24 Jul 2018 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for aircraft hire for volcanic ash measurements was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the industry category of aircraft operating services (CPV code: 60445000) and had a total value of £1,270,656. The procurement method utilised was a Single Tender Justification (OJEU), and the tender period concluded on 6th April 2018. The awarded contract commenced on 1st May 2018 and is set to end on 30th April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the aviation and aerospace sectors, particularly those with expertise in aircraft operating services. Companies that can provide reliable aircraft for scientific measurements would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as this procurement is marked as SME-friendly, thereby allowing them to engage and grow through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aircraft hire for volcanic ash measurements

Notice Description

Aircraft hire for volcanic ash measurements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99a9230c-d7dd-4952-9013-4e1b23458f46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2398c4d-c706-472b-b98c-9ac4c8678ac7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Tender Justification (OJEU)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60445000 - Aircraft operating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,270,656 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,270,656 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 2-3 years
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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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