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The Economic Benefits of Night Flights in the UK

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "The Economic Benefits of Night Flights in the UK," initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc) of Great Minster House in London, focuses on research services within the aviation industry. This tender evaluates the economic impacts of night aviation and their influence on airport patterns. It underwent a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage on 1st July 2025. The contract, valued at £179,980, commenced on 30th June 2025 and will conclude on 29th May 2026, covering various locations such as the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The tender period ended on 23rd June 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in aviation analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. By engaging in this project, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector and develop experience in economically impactful research, potentially leading to further collaborations with governmental departments. An established entity with previous experience in such analyses, like the awarded York Aviation Limited Liability, exemplifies the calibre of firm well-suited to compete in this domain.

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Notice Title

The Economic Benefits of Night Flights in the UK

Notice Description

This project supports ongoing work on aviation analysis, specifically continuing to build an evidence base to understand the economic impacts of night aviation, and how the noise abatement tools may impact airport patterns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8a36a98-40d1-4f80-bbfe-a59f3b28c884
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3f36f3-d995-48ac-8346-d4b18a27ac4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,980 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,980 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - 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

YORK AVIATION LIMITED LIABILITY

Further Information

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